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 (17)
niccolls
OMG that's beautiful. Rivals South Island New Zealand which I still believe to be the prettiest place on earth.
Faemike55
Beautiful scene!
this would make a great and nasty jigsaw puzzle
Richardphotos
someone told me that the park is so awesome. from your capture it is evident. superb photo
Madbat
I love Banff but I haven't been down there in a while. And Yes, Jasper and Banff National Parks (In Alberta, Canada) are awesome places to visit. Just don't feed the wildlife. Really. Don't do that.
junge1
And if you camp heed the warnings about grizzlies Take precautions!
starship64
What an incredible view.
SunriseGirl
Gorgeous perspective! Thanks for sharing. This place has been added to my bucket list now.
farmerC
Exellent done.
Juliette.Gribnau
wonderful environment
durleybeachbum
Gosh it looks cold! And this is August!
prutzworks
great nature shot
ontar1
An incredible view!
Cyve
What a fabulous panorama my friend... Outstanding capture also !!!
photosynthesis
A fine view. My wife & I have been to Banff & Jasper twice (long ago), once in the winter for skiing & once in the summer for hiking & rafting. Beautiful country...
MrsRatbag
The silver river snaking through the mountains is breathtaking; what a view!
flavia49
beautiful view
UteBigSmile
Dein neuer Schnappschuss schaut fantastisch aus!