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 (44)
MrsLubner
Sig, this is so marvelous. The blue tint of the snow gives such an old-world look to this. This was surely a magical ride.
thevolunteer
It reminds me of a scene in a movie I saw. Lots of mood and atmosphere in this one. I also like the blue tint. Have a great week Sig. Aloha
MagikUnicorn
S C H Ö N E S
tennesseecowgirl
Wow now that is stunning~~~
lyron
Marvelous landscape!!
jccj56
Beautiful Scene!!
mermaid
a beauty of a landscape in winter, Sig, smile, Iknow the place and its magic in all seasons...
bmac62
I'll take the Alps anytime. I have many good memories of holidays spent in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Thanks for this beautiful scene. Bill
renecyberdoc
Inspirierend die natur hier,well done.
SSoffia
BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE :)
flora-crassella
wunderschönes winterliches Foto!
PIERRE25
Joli paysage, belle photo, j'aime bien les reflets de soleil sur les sommets!
emmecielle
Fantastic winter scene! :)
kahun.hida
凄い雪ですね、バックの山が素晴らしい！！！！！
Kelena
Wonderful view. Thank you for sharing. I wish you a happy New Year
jeroni
Beautiful composition. excellent capture
Meisiekind
Oh - I have travelled on this road in 1994!!! Just stunning Sig! :)
fredster66
Love this scene Sig! Beautiful!
timtripp
breathtaking!
tallpindo
I once sat in an office at a desk with a red phone with a sticker on it that said "Do not place next to any other phone." A black phone sat right next to it. On top of the deskpad neatly placed was a document clearly marked on the cover sheet SCI. I sat there for about an hour while my fellow travellers went off to meet a former colleague who was now working there. Several months later I asked that the new clearance I had be rescinded as it was "just a game." This photo of the mountains beyond as we sit parked here reminds me of that. It does not remind me of the Texas unit that captured Hermann Goehring and took his Master of the Hunt dagger from him. It is the difference between my own experience and a woman's description of what is important and should have been my experience. I just read your biography. I may refer to it if I see a family friend who works for the Michigan department that regulates water resources.
kgb224
Awesome capture my friend.
Richardphotos
breath taking scenery and capture
qrud
Love this! Beautiful!
busi2ness
What a picturesque place to have a camera on hand, excellent capture.
allnaydi
Beautiful capture and panorame. It's been well over 20 years since I've last been right there - and the cities probably changed a lot - but it still looks awesome.
MrsRatbag
Sunlight on the peaks! Such a beautiful scene...
virginiese Online Now!
Absolutly lovely view ! Love the light on the top of the mountains !
saretta
Wonderful mountains and snowy view,splendid dedi!!!!:-)
Zazou
Splendid image !!
durleybeachbum
Chilly beauty!