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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 (36)
fredster66
That's quite a view! Very nice photo!
Richardphotos
awesome view and capture Sig.you were fortunate to have been so well traveled
tallpindo
I just saw the Tour Eiffel is being refurbished again. I guess this is way beyond my range, now. A photo will have to do.
MagikUnicorn
Marvelous POV & Great dedi
jocko500
so lovely I was there after christmas in 1970. it was cold in the tower. this is lovely looking
thevolunteer
What a great perspective Sig. I have always wanted to go to Paris. Some part of me is French....This is a beautiful view from the tower. Now, I wish I would have gone, when I was younger. Aloha and thanks for visiting my gallery too.
jeroni
fantastic capture my friend, excellent image
frankie96
Another day..another place..:) you are a lucky man...nice image..
SapUS59
excellent aerial capture.
timtripp
marvelous image sig!
shutterbugs
That's a great shot. Never been there. Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Ionel
Excellent view, Sig!
dragonmuse
Nice shot.
annie5
An awesome view Sig..nice dedication! Thanks for the comment of my snow..lol :-)
lue
You got my photo lol, in the 90s I took nice photo to just from top floor I can not belive it looks a lot like the one you got, nice work man realy nice work, love it.
artaddict2
Excellent view and POV, something else I have never done Sig but I dare to say is probably NOT beyond my travel expectations with France being so close to the UK.
GinoBossoleti
Muy Hermoso. Gino B.
Nuria
Fantastic picture !!
ledwolorz
Fantastic view and wonderful photo.
emmecielle
Fantastic photo! :)
RobyHermida
Fantastic !!
Mad-Mike
This place is huuuuge! real wonderful photo you took! :-)
flora-crassella
....beeindruckende Aufnahme! Sehr schön das Licht....
cameraobscura2
Greetings S., I was around ten when we visited Paris and went up the tower. It was not the most memorable thing but visiting the museum and the artist quarters was. Thank you for sharing. egmont
Kelena
wonderful view
Janiss
Oh le Palais de Chaillot... splendid place in Paris! La Tour Eiffel is marvelous for take wonderfull pictures! I'm very happy Sig .... thanks, thanks my friend!
virginiese
Wonderful shot of this place. Great POV from the Eiffel I guess?
durleybeachbum
I like this! I could NEVER go up there even though Paris is one of the few places I have been.
lucindawind
wow what a wonderful place :)
busi2ness
What a lovely view from the top on the palace, fantastic.