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 (29)
artaddict2
Looks like a scene from a fairytale, beautiful! Have you posted one of this some time ago , with the added history Sig?
MrsLubner
The haze give such mistery to this. I can imagine what it must have been like living in that castle and looking out over that magnificent scenery. The succession of mountains to the right is amazing and the expansive green pasture below is like a carpet before the castle.
kenwas
A view I have not seen before. Excellent and puts this great place in a wonderful perspective of the terrain surrounding it!
bebert
an original shot and view of this castle !! thank you to share it.
ledwolorz
Beautiful view of the castle.Wonderful photo.
Thelby
Totally Magnificent Place and it is Very Easy to see why they picked this Lovely Place to build this Marvelous Castle!!!
Meisiekind
Wow - what a stunning image. I visited Schloss Neuschwanstein in September 1996. Unfortunately they were busy renovating and we were not allowed inside. Awesome architecture!!! xx
MaraP
Excellent POV! Amazing view!!!
mizoli
Wonderful place and capture!
ysvry
ah sloss swannzstein great pic, a little too much jpg compression imho. was the king that build this gay or is that just an rumour?
SapUS59
stunning image and landscape, absolutely beautiful great work !!
Janiss
Oh Sig, I adore this view in "Bavière", really splendid and this castle is superb... a great capture my friend!
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
delaorden_ojeda
Great dedi for this fantastic photographer, excelent view and superb composition, bravo !
G_Mansco
Such a splenid view and angle, love it ;O)
Hendesse
Fantastic shot. Beautiful light and mood!
durleybeachbum
Very beautiful! I don't think I'd like to live in those mountains.
mickuk50
imagine living there high up in the clouds .what a wonderful view you would have .excellent capture sig :o) mick
moochagoo
I've been there. Mad and wonderful !
jocko500
at first i just saw super looking land and mountians then I saw the castle. so wonderful looking
MrsRatbag
Stunning image, so very scenic! Well captured!
Kelena
ein wunderschöner Blick auf das Schloss:)
timtripp
sterling photograph!
Richardphotos
I have heard the name but know nothing of his history.very impressive castle and landscape
auntietk
What a gorgeous view! Awesome capture.
virginiese
Whoua ! Jean-Luc will be very happy ! I know this place ! You made a wonderful capture of the castle ! Great atmosphere too !
deweygg
Very nice. I'm glad you captured the leaves on top of the image. Great framing effect!
KarmaSong
Oh my God! This is a very meaningful and superb attention to me, Sig, I am so happy to see this enchanting, even mind-haunting castle before my eyes, bathed in glorious sunlight...I am very touched by your intention, as Neuschwanstein remains on this planet one of my favorite landmarks and an invaluable point of reference.Danke sehr, mein Freund!
nikolais
deep air perspective. stunning mood!