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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 (40)
Iceshark39
WOW!!! Incredible shot, Sig! Absolutely spectacular!
icerian
Impressive photo. I like light foggy mood.
flora-crassella
ein wahnsinnig tolles Panorama!
kimariehere
WHat a fabulous pano of this place i have only seen in westerns !!! i had haze too when i went to the Grand canyon last year wondered if it was natural or pollution .... whatever the case great stiching together and pano work of such an amazing place!!!
Hendesse
Stunning panorama, looks very impressive. Thanks for sharing!
jeroni
excelente panorama amigo
PR0XIM0
wonderful panoramic view
ledwolorz
Beautiful panorama and wonderful work.
G_Mansco
Beautiful view ;O)
Meisiekind
Wow - what a stunning panoramic shot Sig. I have got to go visit that part of the world! Great capture!! :)
GBCalls
Impressive scene. Excellent
busi2ness
It's a very sensible crop and the "mist" add that special magical touch until one realizes it is from pollution. Still a magical capture.
durleybeachbum
Extraordinary scene and pic!
thecytron
Nice shot!
timtripp
absolutely amazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing!
frankie96
This what is meant by the phrase..wide open spaces..great scenery...
Cosine
What an amazing vista, even with the haze. This is on my list of places I need to see.
stormchaser
A truly stunning image, panoramic was definitely the best choice for this shot. The sense of scale is astounding, nature at it's finest.
MrsLubner
A stunning panoramic view!
annie5
What an impressive view..superb panorama! :)
MrsRatbag
Amazing capture - very beautiful!
virginiese
Wonderful panorama. I have been there twice and I will never forget this place ! Thanks for sharing !
dragonmuse
Wonderful pano. What an incredibly beautiful place.
bebert
SUPERB PANO !!!!
Ionel
Excellent capture, Sig!
mackilvane
That is incredible - I love panoramas
Richardphotos
last March, I wanted to drive to Nevada so I could see this area and chose to fly to my dismay.exceptional vista and panoram. I will plan another trip and this time hell or high gas prices I will drive
dhanco
Superb panoramic capture of a fantastic place, Sig. Not all that far from where I live, Thank you for sharing the beauty of Utah.
jocko500
wow this is super looking. love the land here
e-brink
Wow! Fantastic panorama. Marvelous work, thanks for posting.