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 (52)
marcopolinski
beautiful panorama!
rainbows
A majestic Pano, Sig. Glorious work. Hugs. Di. xx
leanndra
A wonderful capture Sig, I love how clearly we can see the different layers of strata in this. A beautiful, and desolate place.
fredster66
Amazing landscape with awesome textures. An incredible wide view!
carlx
Fantastic vista!!!
JuliaKretsch
Nice!
moochagoo
24 September 2008 ! rather amusing, we were in the aera !!!
pixelmeister
That's awesome!
mickeyrony
Splendid diaporama my friend. Beautiful place to be visited and more of once. Cheer. Of your really brilliant work. Mile mercies still ((5++)) Magnifique diaporama mon ami . Belle place à visiter et plus d'une fois . Bravo . De ton travail vraiment génial . Mile mercis encore ((5++))
MagikUnicorn
Excellent panorama
Thelby
This is truly impressive!!!
Buffalo1
A beautiful place to visit and you captured an excellent POV, Sig. I have a shot of the cliffs on the last page of gallery.
DAVER2112
Outstanding capture!! So beautiful!
amanda_a42
An extraordinary capture, fabulous panoramic view, BRAVO!!!
lucindawind
fantastic landscape !
mila_s
Nice!
virginiese
very panorama ! Thanks for the information !
ariz
An excellent area to photograph. It's also a nice area to explore. Nice picture with good detail.
mtc
Beautiful panorama. In my favs!
bebert
bravo, splendid shot.
Iceshark39
Spectacular shot! The grading of the red in the stone is amazing.
CavalierLady
Wonderful panorama!!!!!