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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 (27)
Faemike55
Very cool capture, Sig Great scene
bobrgallegos
Very beautiful cityscape!!
efron_241
the low buildings are the most beautiful
auntietk
I like the shape of that building against its blockier companions. However, the one just to its right (from this viewing angle) looks pixelated, and that makes me smile. :) Great shot!
emmecielle
Magnificent view! Great shot! :)
kbrog
Wonderful cityscape, great capture! :)
Feliciti
looks gigantic with cool buildings too !!
fallen21
Beautiful view, excellent capture.
sandra46
fantastic-looking image!
flavia49
wonderful panorama
npauling
A very impressive cityscape and great lighting.
renecyberdoc
excellent siggy this gives me an inspiration for a renderwork.thank you for that.
bazza
Great shot of the city Sig, well done!!
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
flora-crassella
great view!!!!!
debbielove
Kinda like Cairo..... You know all those romantic views of the Grand Pyramids? Epic views of sweeping sand dunes? Well, forget it!!! View from the Sphinx head? Kentucky Fried Chicken! The Pyramids are totally surrounded by the city! Like VERY close!!!!!! So forget the dreams you have.. Oh and one other thing? Expect the 'guards' to try and sell you dirty postcards! Enjoy! Your picture, while very fine Sig, reminds me of a Government that cares not about its heritage and allows building where ever.. Views? Don't matter! Good shot though Rob
Richardphotos
during an earthquake the building on the right center would not be a great choice.outstanding cityscape
virginiese
what a contrast with the previous picture !
watapki66
Very nice!
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful cityscape !Very great city !
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
lyron
Great view!!
KarmaSong
An impressive and gorgeous view of Rio.
Minda
This is Really excellent shot sig...Very nice view..
carlx
Great capture!!!
danapommet
A fantastic capture from up in the ruins. Very modern area of Rio de Janeiro. Dana
bebert
very strange city.