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 (51)
MagikUnicorn
Wonderful scene here... In Montreal snow almost disapears but COLD AS ICE :)
virginiese
lovely winter scene ! Nice shot and atmosphere !
erlandpil
Nice winter picture erland
densa
wonderful scene
jocko500
wow what a wonderful winter wonderland shot
dianas..creations
Very beautiful snow scene excellent shot!!
moochagoo
Fabulous view :)
mairekas
WOW! It`s Sooooo beautiful!
junge1
This snowfall was unexpected. And Prescott being at an elevation of 5,200-ft. is not high enough for the snow to stick around. I was fortunate enough to be able to take this picture on the morning after. A day or two later it was gone.
Richardphotos
very beautiful natural scene. I love seeing scenes like this
billcody
Great winter scene, Sig!
fredster66
A cold but excellent scene!
danob
A CLASSIC!!
Fidelity2
Very well done. 5+.
anahata.c
the silvery hue of the sky is almost like the backing of a piece of jewelry, the piece has the feeling of a fine print...the branch detail is beautiful, but then we come to the creek, and it just keeps on going, it really is the center of the shot; as Nikolay says, your whites are amazing, and that big rupture where the water is is all the more dramatic as a result. Thanks so much for stopping in my gallery, I'll come back here again. You do very fine work...
DennisReed
Beautiful capture!
debbielove
12"'s!! Grief! The UK would grind to a Holt with a bit of mild drizzle! Leaves on railway lines stop the trains! Stunning and yep! Surprising! Great picture! Rob.
lucindawind
stunning !!
amanda_a42
Lovely winter scene, BRAVO!!!
pixelmeister
Great shot!
bebert
splendid capture²