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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 (43)
kgb224
Wonderful find and capture my friend. God Bless.
mickeyrony
It look like a chevrolet truck?? I just hate situation like this the beauty is alone in noware Grrrr ((5++))
Richardphotos
I am surprised that old navy did not claim it for their stores
Faemike55
there's more than TLC and a lot of money involved in restoring this truck Great find on your part Sig cool description of 'Middle of Nowhere!'
junge1
Old Navy has no clue that truck exists. 'In the Middle of Nowhere' means just that. I doubt that many outsiders, meaning non-Navajo, have seen this! Its about 40 miles by dirt road and 4 wheeling from the nearest paved road!
bimm3d
fantastic image!!
rocdan
BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE WELL DONE
hipps13
wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda
lyron
Cool capture!!
auntietk
This is exactly the sort of thing Bill keeps hoping he'll run across. :) Outstanding photograph!
photosynthesis
Maybe this is just an old abandoned rusted out truck in the middle of the desert or maybe it's a glimpse into one possible future in which the only traces of our extinct species left on earth are decaying pieces of our technology. I think that symbolism (gloomy as it is) is part of why I find this image so fascinating...
junge1
You are raising a good question. Who knows?
0rest4wicked
Classic reservation style!
DamienDevil
Great atmosphere! :-))
Hendesse
Fantastic shot, there's a special atmosphere in this picture. Superb!!
gaius
I can't tell you how many pictures of wrecks I took when I was roaming the wild west ! You understand why I like this one very much.
jayfar
I love this kind of photography. Great shot.
crunch01
wow just imagine all the possible scenarios of how it could of got there? great find and shot! I really like how you exposed it! that old Chevy would be worth a small fortune restored...hmmm probably after spending 2 fortunes to restore it! thnx for sharing this my friend! BTW I put up one of my meager photos for all my photographer friends!
orwell2020
Excellent shot!
bazza
Fabulous capture of this old truck Sig. It is always surprising what one sees where they don't expect to see anything..
dakotabluemoon
Oh i love this pic u got lucky on this one it's really awesome.
Maxidyne
Although it's sad this will never take to the highways again abandoned vehicles like this are always a delight to see. Over here everything just gets crushed. Stunning image :)
tennesseecowgirl
Great find Sig. I love scenes like this. They always make you stop and think.
flavia49
fabulous capture
bobrgallegos
Outstanding capture of this abandoned old chevy pick-up!
thecytron
Fascinating photo composition!
ladylake
This is such a great photo. Well done.
Jean_C
This picture tells a story, but which one? Excellent image!
TallPockets
CHARACTER (for: danapommet) by TallPockets in Photography & Landscape Mon, January 9, 2012 5:24 pm
Jay-el-Jay
An interesting photo of this abandoned relic from the past that has been ravaged by time.