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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 (35)
Faemike55
wonderful capture and very interesting information
Stratkat
What a Capture, this should be on a thousand walls. Excellent Work!
bimm3d
gorgeous place!!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
thevolunteer
This is an excellent capture. I love the fogginess of the mountains. Aloha
auntietk
Man oh man, that is some rugged country! Your photo has such amazing depth ... beautifully done!
jclP
very nice capture and interesting information
tennesseecowgirl
Its an impressive place to see and visit, and this is a very impressive photo you got of the area. Great to see again.
bazza
Wow this looks great wonderful shot, well done!!
jocko500
super looking
anitalee
Excellent
farmerC
Exellent Shot.
renecyberdoc
excellent shot.we will be in las vegas next year (25 years of marriage)andd will not be far away from the hoover dam i guess.
carlx
Amazing place and photography, Sig!!!
Dreamingbee
how fascinating place and view !
drifterlee
What a beautiful shot!!!!!!
flora-crassella
a wonderful view!!!! GREAT photo!!!!
annie5
This is a superb view..place and capture! Thanks for the info :)
emmecielle
Spectacular view! Excellent photo! :)
Sea_Dog
Beautiful view.
Erestorfan
Well, this is a DAM good picture! LOL...but seriously I like the beautiful water contrasted by the horribly barren landscape. Nice capture!
weesel
Not the usual view. I appreciate the difference.
sandra46
SUBLIME IMAGE!
flavia49
superb image!!!
prutzworks
great POV
Minda
What a Marvelous shot sig and Great info..
Richardphotos
the new bridge would be in the way now.outstanding shot
Umbetro38
this is a dream view and place friend
Alex_Antonov
Excellent!
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent capture, wonderful terrain.