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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..
Comments (46)
lyron
Wonderful waterfall. Great picture!!!
renecyberdoc
very impressive this landscape here.
emmecielle
fantastic capture! :)
Dreamingbee
oh amazing view .. wonderful waterfall and nature ..pure beauty-place to feel good ..
ElizaB
wonderful capture
rocserum
great shot, excellent presentation! RS
costapanos
Wonderful capture!
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details
artaddict2
A fantastic pov, a wonderful view!
bmac62
Wow, what a long tall drink of water:) I like it. Amazing how the tree got totally undermined.
West_coaster07
Awesome capture!!
auntietk
Great view of this lovely roadside scene! I love seeing water flowing down rock walls and ravines, and the sound is wonderful.
Faemike55
Nice shot!
Minda
i really love this waterfall sig very beautiful shot!!
MrsLubner
A beautifully relaxing scene. Well done.
NoelCan
Nice work..
flaviok
Esplendida captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
jocko500
love how long and tall the image is
thevolunteer
I love the way the tree has fallen across the water. Nature still rules. Aloha
MrsRatbag
Beautiful little falls...
shadownet
Beautiful capture
duncanoooo
Love the fallen tree and the sun rays!
danapommet
Surprised that this little waterfall could take down that tree. Iguess that if you give water time, anything is possible. Check out jocko500's Grand Canyon photo. Dana
flavia49
fantastic capture!! Love the POV!!!!!!!
sandra46
superb shot
bazza
Lovely waterfall and scenery, Great capture!!
Meisiekind
Wonderful vista and image Sig! I haven't forgotten you and will sitemail back soon! Just had a rough week!!! :)
PIERRE25
Jolie capture, superbe photo!
prutzworks
cool pov & composition
ysvry
great foto.