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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 (31)
bmac62
Dramatic and fascinating. Heck if we ever get to Rio we'll know the city already. Really super at the zoom.
flora-crassella
wonderful landscape!!!!!
auntietk
The topography, and the way people have snuggled into the usable land, is endlessly fascinating to me. Wonderful shot! It kept me entertained for a good long time! Zoom is great.
rachris480907
Excellent shot! You make such fine use of light and shadow! And, as always, I very much enjoy your "travelog," too. :-)
bobrgallegos
What a wonderful POV!!!
farmerC
Beautiful shot.
prutzworks
beautiful vista
lior
Superb vista!
Feliciti
indeed fascinating view all over!! like the endless view over the ocean too
adrie
Amazingly beautiful landscape view and capture.....love it.
bazza
Fabulous lookout point for taking this shot Sig amazing to see how everything is crammed in there!!
zoren
wow! I would love to go there!
Osper
Hey neat shot and info!!!!
Bossie_Boots
This is superb what a view !!
npauling
A marvellous view from this vantage point and a super capture of it too.
renecyberdoc
an excellent take sig.
nefertiabet
Wow, graet shot!!!
fallen21
Fantastic view.
jophoto
Breathtaking shot.
flavia49
fabulous panorama
mariogiannecchini
wonderful landscape!!!
Hendesse
Very impressive view. Fantastic shot, thanks for sharing!
emmecielle
A very interesting view! :)
sandra46
SUPERB VIEW
Richardphotos
outstanding landscape Sig
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend. God Bless.
jocko500
lovely place
danapommet
Fantastic capture from up on high and wonderful depth. Dana
nikolais
amazing vista and a most powerful capture!
bebert
stunning POV !!