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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..
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Comments (52)
flora-crassella
ein super Foto von dieser kargen Gebirgslandschaft! Sehr schön!
Mondwin
Fabulous panorama........ Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
ElizaB
impressive landscape capture...enjoying your recent posts very much
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
thevolunteer
This is gorgeous. It is so beautiful out there. I can only imagine the history this place has seen. Amazing. Aloha
JeffG7BRJ
Very impressive landscape Sig, almost majestic rock faces, it would be great to have a couple of Condor circiling overhead. It looks inhospitable, daunting and uninviting but I would still love to explore here. I would also love to be here through the night, so far from civilisation the stars must be so nice to view on a clear night. Excellent capture, a fantastic road trip you have been on, thanks for the ride. Bravo!!!!!
Richardphotos
awesome landscape an panorama
SSoffia
A M A Z I N G P A N O R A M A !!!!!!!
artaddict2
Exceptional landscape. I'd love to have had the opportunity to photograph such a place. interesting read about the Condors, thanks Sig.
cherokee1961
Absolutely beautiful and awesome capture of the varying degrees of colors on the mountains - had to zoom in for a an even closer look - I love it!
kimariehere
awesome view of this beautiful western terrain!!! love condors we have them by my house too though i have never captured one in the wild ( my husband did though of my girls standing next to one near a mountain cliff) ...
jeroni
excellente panorama amigo
Hendesse
Stunning panorama. Looks fantastic in full size, it's like beeing there.
tallpindo
It's nice to have them back and in such a stylish nesting ground.
emmecielle
Wonderful panorama!!! :)
durleybeachbum
Stunning shot and place!
Fidelity2
Your image is very well polished. 5+.
GBCalls
Awesome capture!
dragonmuse
Spectacular pano.
jocko500
so lovely to look at. cool shot of this land
MrsLubner
I love those painted mesas rising out of the dirt. Fabulous pano. This is so good, it almost makes me forget about the heat. :-)
junge1
@MrsLubner. Me too PJ. Thanks!
THROBBE
Very nice work!!!
Artlan59
Beautiful country view. I'd like to make it out there one day. Very breathtaking.
bluedarkmoon
Absolutely gorgeous and splendid
annie5
You're lucky to saw that scene in person..absolutely magnific :)
Ionel
Excellent capture, Sig!!!
MrsRatbag
Stunning shot!
felinx
Magnifique photo, bravo !!
Darkwish
Amazing work! Great pic! 5