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)
MagikUnicorn
Gorgeous POV here and Thanks for the information :)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
jocko500
wonderful land
auntietk
The rock stack on the left looks like a mythological creature, just waiting to have stories about it told and retold! I'm on "retirement time," which isn't the same as "Navajo time," but I'm getting closer all the time! LOL!
Faemike55
Great image and cool information Thanks for sharing
bmac62
So much more than just a photograph:) The geology in this part of Arizona is fascinating but your story had me spell bound. Well done Sig.
npauling
This really is different terrain from your last and I am intrigued by what you have said about the Navajo. I don't blame them not talking freely.
Richardphotos
just like the builder of the Gibson store in Shiprock contracted with some Navajos to finish the concrete floor addition. the concrete trucks came but no workers.he finished it by his self since the concrete had came from a long distance and he had to pay no matter what. it was a very large area
jayfar
This is a lovely shot right down (or up) to the whispey clouds.
bazza
Great shot and interesting info Sig, would have be so frustrating for you.
renecyberdoc
indeed excellent info.
crunch01
another fantastic shot of some great country, and the info as always very enlightening... hmm I think I see Roy Rodgers peeking from behind that rock!
dakotabluemoon
Very cool capture of this place and great history on it.
debbielove
Blimey Sig!!! Sounds like hard work! lol Both, doing the job in the heat (which you told me about) and, trying to find out some info! lol But have to say, this is a great capture, well taken.. I'll reply to your mail soon mate.. Thanks for writing, I look forward to the aircraft shots of course! lol Take care Rob
UteBigSmile
Dien Fotos sind immer ganz interessant lieber Siggi, à propos deine Mail, eine solche Hitze haben wir am Tag im Moment auch hier, ich halt's nicht mehr aus, zum Glück ist es Nachts merklich kühler, sodass man schlafen kann, je älter ich werde, um so weniger vertrage ich die Hitze!!! Viel Spass auf deiner nächsten Reiseroute, da hast du dir aber mal wieder ein schönes Programm zusammengestellt - Hab' viel Spass dabei und bei allem was du dort erlebst!!!
bebert
gorgeous shot !!
photosynthesis
Cool geological formations & interesting story...
mariogiannecchini
Interesting image and great info !
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
drifterlee
Cool rock formations!!!!
psyoshida
The rocks look like eroded ancient sculptures. How interesting. Can you really blame the Navajo from being so close-mouthed? Frustrating for you though. Wonderful story and shot.
sandra46
SUPERB IMAGE!
bobrgallegos
Great capture of this beautiful landscape and great narrative!!
Alex_Antonov
Amazing!
Minda
excellent POV and great info sig..
ia-du-lin
wonderful wild nature scene, super shot
gaius
Great info and super shot. I didn't see this when I got there.
flavia49
splendid series and picture!! wonderful info
emmecielle
Winderful landscape! Great shot and info! :)
virginiese
Intersting narrative. I've read about Teec Nos Pos and BIA employee in Hillerman's books. I smiled to your reference to Navajo time. These rocks are stunning !