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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 (27)
thevolunteer
I like the atmosphere of this. Misty and emotional. Nice capture. Aloha
Cosine
I love the mood here, Sig. At first glance I thought you might be showing us a dust storm.
amlondono
Great shot , love the mood Sieg ! Ana
ledwolorz
I like the way this cloud splits the contour of these mountains emphasizing a great shape of the tree in the foreground. Great image!
delaorden_ojeda
impressive image, it is magical, bravo !
Dianthus
Beautiful image and mood captured:)
MrsLubner
This is stunning. It has a mysterious mood to it. Very well done.
aljaysart
great capture, excellent well done.
Coppens
Wonderful moody shot!
KarmaSong
Superb mood in this wilderness you've superbly captured and written about. Excellent, Sig!
Hendesse
Excellent shot, what an impressive mood. Looks dramatic anyhow!
Kelena
wonderful scene:)
sharky_
This is an outstanding capture. Aloha
timtripp
marvelous image!
CavalierLady
Wonderful composition and contrasts! Superb image!
LovelyPoetess
Beautiful work. And thanks for the bit of history lesson too. : )
dhanco
Beautiful and moody capture. Thanks for the details about the place .. very interesting.
MrsRatbag
Very lovely indeed!
jocko500
wow so lovely looking here
jeroni
Excellent photography
moochagoo
Quite good atmosphere !
mark.spooner
Excellent.
Richardphotos
you certainly get excellent quality from scanning.outstanding composition
Terrise
Great capture...
G_Mansco
A wonderful mood, love it ;O)
e-brink
Great photograph. A fantastic mood and atmosphere!
bebert
excellent shot !!