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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 (37)
flora-crassella
...was für ein schöner Ausblick! Sehr schönes Foto!!!
tallpindo
So many places where a stranger can travel by foot or by car. There is a lot of freedom in this.
deweygg
Oh, yes! Great view!
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic details and beautiful light, my friend
MrsRatbag
Stunning vista, marvelous capture!
tennesseecowgirl
Beautiful, seems to go on forever!
kenwas
Awesome location and capture!
emmecielle
Splendid photo!!! :)
thevolunteer
And what a fabulous view it is Sig. Not a soul in sight, only Mother Nature at her best. Beautiful capture. Aloha
rocserum
and did'nt go back to enjoy it again? stunning view and atmosphere! RS
danob
Look likes a paradise with miles of virgin land and forest I hope it remains that way today ! Great image Sig
fredster66
This is awesome! To me, the foreground adds to this greatly.
timtripp
wonderful image!!!!
jocko500
this is super to see this valley.
Richardphotos
breath taking scenery and outstanding capture Sig
e-brink
Amazing scene. Must have been great to stand there.
DarkStormCrow
Excellent scene, well done...
Mr-Fog
And a great view it is!
JDoc
What a vast beauty. Beautiful shot. JDoc
micturn
Something almost primeval about this, nicely done.
shutterbugs
Great depth to this capture Sig!!!!!!!!
Petra-S
Fantastic light and POV!
erlandpil
Oh, yes! Great view! Agree erland
rainbows
Wide open space, Sig. Love the misty mood in this capture. Hugs. Di. xx
mairekas
Wonderful compo and view!
Darkwish
Nice, very nice work! EXT!
rawdodb
Beautiful capture!!!
kgb224
Such a lovely view Junge and perfectly captured by you.
dragonmuse
What an awesome view.. nice shot.. especially into the sun.. not easy.
lorandbartho
Fine landscape, goood capture.