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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,
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Comments (37)
flora-crassella
wonderful perspective and view!!! Great!!!
flaviok
Que angulo fantástico, soberba capyura, aplausos (5)
emmecielle
Excellent perspective... wonderful photo! :)
lyron
Amazing place and excellent pov and work!!!
lizzibell
nice place..
thevolunteer
What a pov this is. Full size is recommended. Having a small portable camera is a must. So convenient to have at all times. Good shot. Aloha
durleybeachbum
Fabulous photo, Sig! Quite an OTT place, marvellous. I think you will find you carry your little camera always, and won't need anything bigger!
jocko500
I thinking of getting a pocket camera too for just that reason. Look like it takes good shots. I know it will not be as the big camera but it still have it place. cool shot
bmac62
Cool shot here Sig. I'm ready for the piano bar...it is just a couple of minutes before 5pm here:) Most places I go I have no problem with my DSLR but mine weighs half as much as most of the competition. I've failed to "carry" in the past when my camera was to big and heavy. But I still value my pocket point and shoot for those times I want to blend into the woodwork. It does great up close but suffers when I'm in the landscape hunting mode...just lacks detail and resolution at greater distances. Plus, if the truth were known, I like fiddling with all the gadgets of a DSLR.
M2A
Superb "view", i love the room angle of shot.
3x3
lovely capture with a great perspective 5*
ysvry
great foto kinda disneyland meets china town.
tennesseecowgirl
I sure looks like you are having a great trip, just keep practicing with the new camera, and that way we all get to see more of your trip as you learn. :)
frankie96
Both types have limitations...but generally both can take really nice images...depending on the situation...like all the colors in this shot..
THROBBE
Cool shot from above! Hate cruises though......Food blows.....
glix70
Wow!!! Beautiful idea, lovely details and colours!!! Well done!!! :)
jeroni
Fanstastic photo
PD154
This is a super shot Sig, I love the colours here!
MrsLubner
Wowee. That's just beautiful with a tunnel affect of lights and color right to the bottom of the shot which seems full of living and close familiarity.
densa
amazing shot such beauty
Minda
amazing capture sig great colors and beautiful photo..
beachzz
Wow, makes me dizzy--great shot!!
virginiese
nice light. Love the softness of the place ! Very cosy !
pixelmeister
Very cool shot, awesome pov!
renecyberdoc
wow man i have not seen such a wonderful pov yet,at least i cant remember. brilliant work.to my favs.
PIERRE25
Jolie prise de vue, belle photo!
timtripp
WOW!
debbielove
Stunning! Camera works well in that light. Impressive. I've not had the chance, and never will, to try out my beauty in such places. Hey Ho! Got picture on Ocean Village with and old 35mm Nikon. Don't know what they would look like..... Great shots, my friend. Looks like it was a great Cruise. Rob.
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid photo and impressive POV.......!!!!!
MrsRatbag
Fantastic shot!