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 (37)
gypsyflame
wow, what a breathtaking place....I love it, beautiful shot!
lyron
Wonderful view. Great shot!!
annie5
Fantastic place..awesome scene! :)
MagikUnicorn
Lovely part of this beautiful Country
carlx
Fantastic place and capture!!!
flora-crassella
schon wieder so ein schönes Landschaftsfoto!!!!! SUPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tpx1
great shot
Faemike55
Beautiful view!
CATMANDO
Great view and capture.
timtripp
gorgeous!
MrsRatbag
Breathtaking is the only word I can think of; amazing scenery here!
auntietk
What a spectacular view! Simply gorgeous.
Dreamingbee
wonderful view!
greensleeves81
Beautiful composition. Stunning place!
Buffalo1
A striking shot of Alaska's beauty!
prutzworks
beautifull!
Minda
wow! i keep looking of this beautiful and great view sig....i love it very much.....awesome capture..
renecyberdoc
breathtaking.
virginiese
very nice view ! you are very lucky !
farmerC
Very beautiful work.
pspworkshop
Beautiful work my friend.
flaviok
Visão magnifica, excelente meu amigo, aplausos (5)
flavia49
love the Alaskan series!
jocko500
real wonderful shot
emmecielle
Splendid view! :)
bmac62
A canal??? Beautiful scenery.
danapommet
Great DOF Sig. Very well done. Dana
debbielove
Just a glorious picture! Wonderful, mate! Rob.
sandra46
fascinating!
moochagoo
Such a beautiful country !