Hi, I am Sig (junge1),
I was born in Dominikus- Krankenhaus in Berlin-Hermsdorf, Bezirk Reinickendorf in December 1939. Bezirk Reinickendorf was one of 20 Bezirke that made up Gross-Berlin before World War II and one of 12 Bezirke that made up former West-Berlin, the other 8 Bezirke were Russian occupied and became East-Berlin after the war. Moved from Berlin to Neurohlau (Nova Role) Sudetenland (now Czech Republic), in August 1943 (our entire block of apartment buildings was bombed out in November 1943) and returned back to Berlin in November 1945. Saw my dad the first time in my life in August/September 1946 after he returned from POW camp. Attended elementary school in Berlin-Waidmannslust, high school in Berlin-Hermsdorf, and trade school in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Was an apprentice for the trade of Klischeeaetzer (photo engraver) at Burrath & Schmidt on Friedrichstrasse between U-Bahnhof Kochstrasse (near to what later became Checkpoint Charlie) and Hallisches Tor.
While watching Allied planes supplying West-Berlin by air during the Berliner Luftbruecke in 1948-49 I developed my love for aircraft. I guess I could be considered a 'Berliner Grosschnauze", or at least I used to be.
'Wanderlust' led me to leave Berlin in summer 1960 to emigrate to Toronto, Canada and in February 1962 to move from Canada to New York City, NY, USA. In January 1963 I joined the United States Air Force, one step ahead of Uncle Sam drafting me. Became a United States citizen within 7 weeks after it became a security issue because of my military career. One day after I was sworn in as a citizen in Seattle, my entire unit left for Southeast Asia in June 1966. After nearly 5 years of active duty (extended 11 months to make it an 18 months overseas deployment) I got discharged and moved to New York City. In 1973 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona and two years later joined the Arizona Air National Guard.
Received my higher education at Arizona State University and the University of Georgia and worked for 22 years for the Arizona Department of Water Resources in various capacities. Upon military retirement in 1999 and State retirement in 2005 I looked at a number of things to keep me occupied. Traveling and joining 'renderosity' in September 2007 were a couple of them,
Sig..
Comments (17)
amlondono
Great shot Sieg , interesting information too as i am planning a trip to China , Ana
MrsLubner
beautiful view!
kenwas
An awesome place, well captured.
ledwolorz
Beautiful place and Fantastic shot.
artaddict2
Awe inspiring shot Sig. A great point of view and these sculptures are breathtaking. Your pictures take me places I will probably never see for myself and a big thanks for sharing them. great narrative once again.
delaorden_ojeda
I love this composition, it is magical, excelent capture and mood !
durleybeachbum
Fascinating!
timtripp
WOW
aljaysart
Excellent view and capture.
moochagoo
I've been three times in this Monastery. In 1987, there was nothing, only a few monks and no statues at all, no big Buddha !!!
KarmaSong
Impressive and very beautiful shot, Sig! I know very little about Buddhism in China, and this series of photos is so much à-propos here ! Excellent!
jocko500
this is wonderful to see and the people show how big things are
Richardphotos
outstanding statues and capture
Cosine
Beautiful view, Sig. And without the people I never would have guessed that the statues were so big. Very nice shot.
mickuk50
thats quite some view .excellent shot mick
Miss_Smile
absolutley stunning ...
leanndra
How beautiful, once again thanks for sharing this photo! Lea