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 (25)
Juliette.Gribnau
beautiful snow-scape; happy new year
Cyve
Happy New Year to you and for yours... Marvelous image also !!!
Faemike55
Stunning and extremely beautiful scene Great capture Sig! happy New Year to you and yours
ontar1
Beautiful winter scene!
SunriseGirl
Wow they got a nice layer of snow. Beautiful photo, thanks for sharing.
X-PaX
Happy New Year to you too. Very nice capture.
bebopdlx
What a beautiful shot. Happy New Year to you.
farmerC
Exellent shot. Happy New Year.
Meisiekind
Sig - this is spectacular! I have been to Oberammergau in 1996. It is such a picturesque town. I vividly remember the lovely wall art. My visit was in September so it looked a little different from this scene!
jayfar
This shot is an absolute beauty Sig and I wish you a great 2015 too.
KarmaSong
This superb capture reminds me of my last visit to Oberammergau, a couple of years back, just before the first of November and it was like an extended version of the Canadian Indian Summer with mild temperature and the colours of the leaves in the trees were just a wonder....´¨) ¸.-´¸.-´¨) ¸.-¨) (¸.-´ (¸.-
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-....Happy New year to you , Sig, und alles gut für 2015 ! :-)auntietk
Beautiful! Such a picturesque place in the snow. I loved seeing all the snow and getting glimpses of your trip while you were there. Every time my text message bell went off and it was another picture from you, we stopped what we were doing and looked, and exclaimed, and felt like we were on vacation ourselves! :) I meant to tell you that this afternoon when we talked, but it slipped my mind. Now I can see why you liked Leavenworth so much! Glad you had a good trip, and that you got home safe and sound.
ysvry
great foto, and a happy new year to you too.
starship64
That is simply a gorgeous shot!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. Blessed 2015 for you and your loved ones. God bless.
UteBigSmile
Toller Schnappschuss, den du hier gemacht hast gefällt mir sehr gut, schaut so romantisch aus!!!!
soffy
Wonderful and very beautiful capture,Happy New Year:))*****
debbielove
Beautiful shot Sig, great light and colours.. And a Happy New Year to you as well, drive safe! Rob
flavia49
beautiful Happy New Year to you too!
e-brink
A superb Winter scene!!! Fine shot. Happy New Year.
lyron
Beautiful shot!!!
Richardphotos
been quite a while since I seen that much snow. very beautiful Sig
aksirp
hey, you passed near my home...wonderful done, beautiful snow and mood!
danapommet
A beautiful winter scene my friend especially with the snow covered branches over the road!
mila_s
Nice