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 (47)
virginiese
A great place to see ! Thanks for refreshing my memories Sig
annie5
I have never seen the Grand Canyon! A very nice place for a photograph Impressive scene :)
emmecielle
Splendid view! :)
junge1
The view of the canyon changes constantly. Morning and late afternoon are the best times for picture taking. It changes also from season to season, winter with snow on the rim looks diffrent than summer or during a thunderstorm, when clouds move through the canyon.
MrsRatbag
Stunning shot! I've never been either.... :(
beachzz
It's called "grand" for a very good reason; there's simply nothing else like it. Wonderful shot!!
dragonmuse
Awesome shot. I too would love to see it in reality. But my travelling days are in the past.
jccj56
Beautiful Scene!! Fantastic Shot!!
lucindawind
wow fabulous ! amazing landscape !
pixelmeister
Stunning image! Well done!
bronwyn_lea
It is a beautiful place! I am originally from AZ and went there a few times. Each visit never ceased to amaze me. Beautiful picture!
amanda_a42
WOWWWWW, fantastic shot of the Canyon! maybe I should also post some of the photos I took there and in some other west coast sites... :-)
junge1
@amanda a42. You should.
katy555
Wonderful picture. Love the lighting and colors...
densa
great shot such beauty this canyon has
bebert
better than terragen ;)) superb shot.
casmindo
I never get tired of the Grand Canyon! Nice shot Cas