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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 (29)
jocko500
a big city. lovely image of it too
Isabelle711
Gorgeous POV. :)))))) Setting here looking at this beauty really helps one relax rite before bed. :)))) Excellent capture. :)))) Thank you for sharing the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
kgb224
Outstanding panorama my friend. God Bless.
auntietk
That is absolutely amazing. The city looks huge, but then I look at a map and see what a tiny slice of Rio actually shows in this pano, and I'm totally blown away. The topography is stunning (I know I've exclaimed to you about this before, but it really is spectacular!), and this is the perfect subject for a pano. Well done, my dear! Superb work.
bmac62
Mighty nice work Sig. I've not seen a better pano!
bazza
Great panoramic view Sig
junge1
Thank you for the kind comments. I have said it before, this is the most beautiful city I have visited, based on the topography alone.
whaleman
Very nice pano!
Bossie_Boots
Wow what a view amazing capture thank you for sharing !!
erlandpil
Outstanding panorama erland
nefertiabet
Wow, stunning shot!!!
renecyberdoc
you sure come around bro.
mariogiannecchini
Splendid wiev , great photo !
farmerC
Shining.
Faemike55
very sweet panoram, Sig
flavia49
awesome panorama!
Sea_Dog
Awesome shot(s). What an amazing view. Well done.
jmb007
belle photo!!
kbrog
Wow! Great view! Excellent pano! :)
bobrgallegos
Beautiful panorama of this wonderful City of Rio!!!
billcody
All the smiling faces and fine comments here, Sigfried! Thanks for sharing this pearl with us! Outstanding POV!
Lashia
Wow awesome POV in this beautiful panorama- thanks for sharing! :-)
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flora-crassella
fantastic panorama!!!!
sandra46
GREAT VIEW
icerian
Excellent done panorama shot. I would like try make photos in this style. Wel done!
Richardphotos
excellent panorama
rachris480907
Fantastic view with the shadow falling into the scene. Wonderful shot!
danapommet
Super pano Sig and wonderful details in zoom mode. Nice to be able to see it all laid out altogether. Dana
amanda_a42
Fabulous panoramic shot, Bravo!