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 (47)
Cosme..D..Churruca
superb!
shadownet
Very nice capture. I remember exploring through fields of cane (and bamboo) as a kid. Could be quite a challenge at times, not to mention how sharp those reeds could be.
jocko500
this place have a lot to see. wonderful and thanks for showing us these wonderful photos
duncanoooo
Wow! Lush!
orig_buggy
ohhh I'm soo jealous ..I would love to walk that trail!!!
bimm3d
wonderful photo!!!!!!!!
mariogiannecchini
What a beautiful place to explore.
Dreamingbee
how wonderful !!!
marybelgium
beautiful !
MagikUnicorn Online Now!
WONDERFUL SHOT!
NoelCan
Nice Pic.. I am sorry about not commenting sooner. I have been looking in another direction, trying to get some sense out of Poser8 in the forum. Also a short (overnight) stay in hospital..
debbielove
Just SO cool.. (or warm!)... I cam imagine the sounds..... I'd just sit and wait.... and see.... Cool, my friend.. Rob
Minda
wow! This is beautiful shot sig...really wonderful place!!
amanda_a42
Awesome shot!
Buffalo1
The tropics don't get any better for nature's displays! Lovely shot!
myrrhluz
What a beautiful lush scene! I like the way the lacey green of the leaves seems to go on and on. The moss adds to the sense of abundant life and the tall trees and bamboo form a door to beckon us on to the hint of white water beyond. Wonderful composition, color and dof!
nefertiabet
Fantastisches Foto :-)