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 (22)
giulband
Very well taken !!
starship64
Beautiful shot.
UteBigSmile
Very nice looking capture!
soffy
Awesome capture of these giant trees,a beautiful place***
-Timberwolf-
One day I'll be there.
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful spot this is; I love those ancient giants!
ontar1
Wow, it is beautiful!
Faemike55
Stupendous and beautiful
durleybeachbum
Stunning heights ! It must be quite a drive.
ArtistKimberly
Delightfully Wonderful Work,
prutzworks
I like the light here
flavia49
beautiful place
jocko500
wonderful
npauling
A wonderful capture and the trees look so tall. A beautiful part of the world.
Richardphotos
I am in awe when I am able to stand next to these giants. I have only been to the Redwood forest near San Jose
junge1
Coming in from Oregon there was a stretch of highway where the combination of mist from the ocean and the smoke from some forest fire made the air hazy enough to see the slanted sunlight coming through the trees in shafts. Unfortunately there were no pullouts and I was unable to capture it. One gets the impression as if driving in a cathedral!
beachzz
Yup---this is home to me. I drive thru these all the time and never tire of their beauty!!
farmerC
Shining shot.
SunriseGirl
I love this place. I hope to visit it again someday.
Cyve
Beautiful capture my friend !!!
drifterlee
beautiful place and shot!!!!!
auntietk
I had to laugh at Marilyn's comment, because those trees always make me think of her. :) Every time we go to that area we want to see Marilyn and the Redwoods, and the two are linked in my mind!