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 (24)
amlondono
Excellent capture Sig , Ana
mizoli
Beautiful capture!
Hendesse
Superb shot of this beautiful landscape. Wonderful colors and light!
bebert
a very nice view !
kenwas
Beautiful shot!
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
busi2ness
What a vista lined by the beautiful flowers. Excellent POV.
SapUS59
gorgeous view and excellent capture my friend, great work !!
timtripp
gorgeous!
ElizaB
beautiful capture
frankie96
Pretty view....
JeffG7BRJ
A fantastic vista Sig, and a wonderful image, the warmth of the flowers and the greenery in the foreground to the harsh contrast of the cold blue mountains beyond. Excellent work. Bravo!!!!!
MrsLubner
This is another gorgeous place! The water is so smooth and quiet, the mountains so tall and the wildflowers decorate the near overlook. One stunning shot and one stunning place to be.
Fidelity2
Very well done. 5+.
mickuk50
what a view this must be to be stood there looking at them mountains .excellent capture sig mick
MrsRatbag
Beautiful view!
Richardphotos
I must take the expense and go to Alaska.spectacular landscape
Cosine
Thanks for sharing this one, Sig. I loved that road. It took several hours to drive the 50 miles or so, because I kept stopping. Love that fireweed in the foreground.
ledwolorz
Beautiful landscape and colors.Wonderful photo.
moochagoo
A great view !
Kelena
eine wunderschöne Landschaft:)
jocko500
so lovely looking
marybelgium
a beautiful view !
rawdodb
Goregous shot!!!!!!!!!