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 (35)
hipps13
awesome warm hugs, Linda
flora-crassella
soooooo schön!!!!! Wunderbare Landschaft! Sehr schönes Foto!!!!
carlx
Fantastic place!!!
Dreamingbee
wonderful place
farmerC
Very beautiful work.
bmac62
Makes me think of a Norwegian fjord. Well done.
THROBBE
Beautiful image and scene!
durleybeachbum
great place..I'm still thrilled to share your hols!
jascorpio
amazing nature
emmecielle
Excellent image! :)
flavia49
Fantastic landscape!!!
NoobasaurUS
Wow!!!! Exceptional detail and clarity!!!!! A truly magnificent view!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!
lyron
Excelent view and shot!!
Faemike55
Great view! nice shot!
orig_buggy
I would give anything to see this in person!! Instant fav!!
danapommet
I've moved four times since my cruise to Alaska and can’t find those photos. Looks like the same itinerary. So I’m enjoying it again through your postings. Like the DOF here so as to enjoy the snow covered peaks. Dana
auntietk
A stunning view, my friend. Absolutely gorgeous!
lizzibell
Beautiful view...
Richardphotos
beautiful scenery Sig
YorkBerlin
wonderful capture - nice greetings York Made in Berlin
Buffalo1
It looks like a fjord in Norway. A very lovely view.
Minda
i did look for 3 mins i really love the place and view sig...very beautiful capture...
vintorix
Majestetic view! Reminds me a little of the Fjords in Norway. An excellent shot!
renecyberdoc
absolutely wonderful
gibby.g
Beautiful scene and capture, I like the contrast between the green hills and snow covered mountains, nicely done!
lior
A so wonderful landscape! >fav
bebert
belle vue
debbielove
Bills right! It does look like Norway, land of my forefathers (long ago). Incredible shot... Must have been an experience to do this... Rob.
MagikUnicorn
Wonderful shot !
tpx1
nice landscape