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 (34)
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
geico2000
very interesting
blinkings
This is great and instantly makes me think of those 007 type movies where the guy almost falls to his death trying to escape down the cable. Sorry I watch too many B grade movies!
Feliciti
wow what a view !! great capture too!!
A.C.Wolfe
woohoo! What a ride! Great shot
Faemike55
Very cool capture, Sig! Great view
Bossie_Boots
This looks really cool!!
farmerC
This is Shining.
KarmaSong
A fabulous capture, Sig, and for me, sweet memories from the top of the Pao de Açucar at night, sipping caipirinhas :-)
beachzz
Wow, what a view; great shot!! (though I have to admit to a bit of vertigo just looking down! lol)
lyron
Fantastic!!!!
debbielove
Cool.. WHAT an incredible view! Outstanding.. Been madly busy here, sorry for lack of commenting.. Hope to catch up when I return in a few days.. Great picture.. Rob
densa
wonderful capture
danob
Nice one Sig Happy days!!
bebert
very nice shot
auntietk
Dizzying! I love the view, and having the other tram in the picture is just right. Gorgeous!
flavia49
terrific view!!
Buffalo1
Spectacular vista, Sig!
bazza
Fabulous capture and what a view.. Awesome Sig.
dragonmuse
Good timing :) Quite a view.
jocko500
wonderful shot
renecyberdoc
the view is extraordinary.
Lashia
Wow, an intense POV! Great shot- thanks for sharing! :-)
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MagikUnicorn
Oh boyyyyyy....Marvelous shot
flora-crassella
a wonderful view!!!!!
Hendesse
Fantastic shot. Thanks for sharing.
carlx
Amazing capture, Sig!!!
SIGMAWORLD
Klasse Foto!
emmecielle
Exceptional capture, Sig! great shot! :)
fredster66
Very cool shot!