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..
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Comments (33)
Faemike55
very lovely area! great photo
bazza
This looks great, is that a castle type building in the hills there?? Nice capture of this winter scene..
auntietk
What a gorgeous scene! I'm glad you got your photos uploaded, and am looking forward to seeing pictures of your trip! This is just stunning. Those mountains are amazing!
shadownet
That is a beautiful castle (and surrounding area) with an interesting history. I got to tour there when I was living in Germany. I really love Bavaria.
danapommet
Beginning to wonder if you were OK. Happy to see you back. Awesome shot of Bavaria and is that "the" castle? Ludwid II's castle? If so WOW! Dana
Minda
welcome back sig great to see u again,This is really excellent shot very beautiful...
renecyberdoc
hi siggy schön mal wieder was zu hören/sehen. ja in spanien auch schlimmes wetter. klar dass die im midwest lachen würden aber dann sind sie ja damit aufgewachsewn und sehen das of course anders.und "handlen" das auch anders.
PSDuck
Breathtaking photo!
billcody
Wirklich wenig Schnee für Bayern! Schön, dass Du heil nach Hause gekommen bist. Grüße von junge2
carlx
Superb cold scape!!!
flora-crassella
wunderschön! Das Schloß verschwindet fast im Winterwald!!!
debbielove
A Castle! And I bet you its not small... But,look at that mountain.. It dwarfs everything below it.. Nature at it its best! Brilliant.. Rob
jascorpio
what an atmosphere!!!!!
flavia49
wonderful capture. I visited Neuschwanstein years ago, but in summertime. In winter it looks fabulous !!! glad that you're back, hope that you can get your money back too!
lucindawind
Majestic!! very beautiful ..the castle there is wondrful
emmecielle
Welcome back, Sig! I'm sorry to hear that your trip to Europe was not the top! Indeed, the climate has been and continues to be very hard! The picture is outstanding! :)
bmac62
Welcome back Sig. You'll have all of us on the edge of our seats with photos like this. I've been to Neuschwanstein years ago...took the tour through the front gate and up to the throne room and past the Wagnerian murals. Your photo gives me a new impression of the entire scene. In calendar type photos...the castle looks dominant...but now I see how the mountains dominate the works of man once again! Going to my favorites. This just brings back to many good memories:)
lyron
Gorgeous image!!
drifterlee
Gorgeous shot of the castle!
sandra46
SUPERB SUPERLATIVE SHOT !!!!!
mermaid
ah glad you are well and back, Sig...and yep weather has been strange lately but you ot a fine shot of Neuschwanstein, have been there once, but in summer...smile
jocko500
haahhaah and they not talking of the earth warming up now. this is wonder shot here
npauling
A lovely cold winter's capture and I'm sorry to hear you had hassles on your holiday.
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend.
NoelCan
Wonderful image.. I hope that you recover lost funds for Your next trip..
dragonmuse
Gorgeous capture.. i suspect its even more amazing in real life. Anyway.. good to hear you are alright.
Dreamingbee
wonderful landscape and shot Sig!
Miska7
Very nice scene. Great capture!
virginiese
Hey ! My favorite view ! And yes, it is cold in Europe : we are not used about low temperatures :-))
AlphonseCapone
some peoples do have culture, others have not... that makes all the difference. schönes foto um dies zu zeigen, grüße aus der hauptstadt.