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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 (39)
flora-crassella
das Foto reisst mich vom Stuhl!!!! Da fehlen mir die Worte, um das zu schreiben, was ich beim Anblick dieses Fotos empfinde.....
fredster66
Looks superb, Sig!
bebert
beau paysage, belle photo
Richardphotos
I went down on a dirt road obscured by the hills in the foreground and it was the most silent place until a jet passed over.outstanding capture Sig
emmecielle
Superb image! :)
tallpindo
A good place to meet movie stars.
JeffG7BRJ
It looks like another planet Sig, I wouldn't have thought it possible to look so barren on our own world. Not a blade of grass nor any sort of greenery any where. I know there are other parts of the world just as equally hostile but never having visited one of these places it is hard to imagine. Behind you, there will maybe be a road a sign of civilisation, something to cling to, to prove you have not been transported elsewhere. This vista is not spectacular, but it is very very impressive. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
beachzz
It's otherwordly and reminds us of this vast world we live in!!
West_coaster07
Awesome capture Sig!!!!
durleybeachbum
So beautiful! i have seen nothing like it before.
MagikUnicorn
Marvelous geological terrain
Meisiekind
I agree with Jeff - this could just as well have been an image from Mars or the moon or somewhere where little green people roam!!! Absolutely fascinating Sig!!! :)
Cosme..D..Churruca
like it so very much!
leanndra
Oh I agree with almost everything that Jeff said, except I think the vista is spectacular. This has such an impact, especially seen in full view!
cherokee1961
Wow, very cool shot - a lot of interesting textures!
rocserum
been there, seen it 8 years ago, brings the stunning memories back. If your there, its a overwelming experiance, just like the Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion and Yosemite! Absolute gorgeous view! RS
annie5
A strange landscape that i like a lot Sig! :)
jocko500
wow this is super to see Death valley. cool shot
RobyHermida
Wonderful Work!!!
dragonmuse
Very nice shot.. Fascinating to get glimpses of the varied places our world has to show.
MrsLubner
Sig, how very harsh this looks and yet, you've made it so inviting I find I want to try to walk across these hills to the other side. Fabulous shot.
bkhook
Beautiful pan shot! WOW
2Loose2Trek
I recall bicycling through that area in August of 1986 ... temp was about 44 C. Excellent photo!
frankie96
Road through Death Valley in the middle of August on a motorcycle a couple of years ago...a very interesting and scenic place..
tetsu-pino
Magnificent view!! Excellent capture!!!
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
pixelmeister
Awesome image!
ledwolorz
Beautiful landscape and fantastic photo.
MrsRatbag
Wonderful capture of this intriguing landscape!
dbrv6
If there is any question, scenes like this that are so desolate should be a warning to all who would want to cross. Great capture.