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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..
Comments (41)
tallpindo
I've neve ben in a pagoda so have no conept of their temple vs. lighthouse aspects. These seem a bit like a tower or steeple. Is the and up a public space?
flora-crassella
...der gesamte Bildaufbau gefällt mir sehr gut - genau wie das schöne Gebäude! Super Arbeit!!!
junge1
@tallpindo. These are open to the public and anyone can go to the top. I don't know their religious significance!
JeffG7BRJ
I like this style of architecture Sig, I don't know why but I enjoy looking at this type of building. Never been inside one but would love to. Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!
jeroni
onderful and very creative work
MrsLubner
Sig, you brought me to this place because you knew it had such a cozy and comfortable feeling - the lone bench and beautiful view, the grace of the landscaping. Stellar shot.
tennesseecowgirl
This is great!
pixelmeister
Awesome pagoda and image!!!
rawdodb
Have always loved the Chinese style of Architecture!! Excellent shot!!
thevolunteer
I have never seen a Chinese Pagoda before. Quite different than the ones in Japan. I have been to the top of some in Kyoto. Amazing creations. Nice shot. Aloha
Meisiekind
Wonderful image Sig!!! :)
ElizaB
wonderful composition
leanndra
As Jeff said, Sig, I love this kind of architecture too. They are so elegant looking. A beautiful capture!
annie5
I like this architecture Sig but never saw one in person! Magnific capture :)
durleybeachbum
Great looking place.
Fidelity2
Splendid. 5+.
emmecielle
Excellent shot! :)
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE & BEAUTIFUL COLORS :)
bronwyn_lea
Awesome picture!
jocko500
wonderful shot
felinx
Belle photo !
Ionel
Great and interesting picture, Sig! But where is the princess on the top floor? :)
dragonmuse
Lovely shot.
Richardphotos
awesome temple and capture Sig
MrsRatbag
These look so exotic; beautiful capture!
Minda
very nice tittle sound like phillipines language to me..beautiful temple and fantastic shot sig..
kgb224
Excellent capture.
Alz2008
Wonderful capture, Excellent well done..
fredster66
I like the compo including that bench... excellent photo, Sig!
Suncat1
Beautiful view of these pagodas. I have never had the opportunity of seeing one for real. Thank you for such a close and wonderful shot of one!