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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..
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Comments (32)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
flaviok
Impressionante captura e info meu amigo, aplausos (5)
drifterlee
Very desolate place!
jayfar
It sure is a beautiful place and you see it better in zoom!!
jocko500
lol about the cow. cool shot
Dreamingbee
what a landscape Sig !!!! amazing ! have a good time
bazza
Great shot Sig love it, its nice and barren!!
bebert
very nice shot
kbrog
Needs more trees in my opinion, but still an excellent landscape capture! :)
Faemike55
Wonderful photo and fascinating information
bobrgallegos
Beautiful desert landscape and great capture of it Sig!!
renecyberdoc
fine manners the people have there to leave bloating and stinking cows on the road for weeks.
lyron
Very nice image!!
auntietk
The geology of that area must be fascinating. It is beautiful, indeed, in its way. I love the broad expanse with those wonderful cliffs.
gaius
A very desolated area though beautiful.
Hendesse
Impressive landscape and view. Excellent shot!
blinkings
Looks like a nice and peaceful place to live.
crunch01
nice view!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ArtistKimberly
Wonderful work,
dakotabluemoon
This is a beautiful capture for sure.
UteBigSmile
Very nice looking capture!
Richardphotos
I can only imagine getting to transverse this area daily and get paid also.you must have enjoyed your job immensely
junge1
Richard, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. The Chevy Tahoe sucked up gas big time, especially in 4x4, but we had a state credit card. Typically, we put about 1,300 miles on every week. Too bad we couldn't take pictures of more intimate, everyday life.
moochagoo
Interesting story and nice view.
flavia49
fantastic image
sandra46
SUPERB IMAGE!
mariogiannecchini
Very desolate place! Impressive landscape and view!
rachris480907
I count 2 trees...or is it 3? I think I see another one a little ways in the distance! Such vast vistas! It has its own kind of beauty, but I don't think I'd want to live there. Fantastic capture, Sig.
debbielove
Strange name... But still.. lol A wind swept, but very remote looking place that has a beauty of its own I S'pose.. Is that a trading post down there..? Its quite out the way where Rosy lives and gets cut off unless you have a beast of a wheeler! But not this out the way! lol Good shot Sig.. Rob
danapommet
A great shot Sig and a beautiful area to live but I would still winter in south Florida.