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 (27)
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
bmac62
Did you have any sort of funny feeling at the top of the Leaning Tower? I'd think I would. Super series of shots...I now have a much better grasp of these properties. Thanks Sig. 48F here...partly cloudy but with a chance of partial clearing...might even make for a good photography day:)
Dreamingbee
how wonderful photo Sig !!!
farmerC
Fantastice Photo.
bazza
Wow great shot Sig, what wonderful old building, got to love those domes also!!!
jayfar
And that must be the shadow of the tower down on the left! Excellent shot.
Faemike55
Wonderful capture, Sig until now, the only thing I knew about the Tower was that it was in Piza. I never knew that the view was so beautiful from atop the tower Thank you for sharing this
jocko500
wow i never saw a photo from the top of the tower before. this is wonderful
carlx
Wonderful capture and high view!!!
dbrv6
Great shot from the tower, whats the stairs on the roof about? That looks like it keeps going down through the other roof.
drifterlee
Beautiful shot. Did you feel like you were leaning when you took it?
emmecielle
Great capture! :)
bobrgallegos
Thanks Sig, for giving me an awesome perspective on this very beautiful area. Outstanding photo!!!
jeroni
beautiful, love the colors and lighting excellent work
sandra46
GREAT SHOT
flavia49
wonderful image
Minda
Most excellent capture sig...
Richardphotos
huge church and beautiful architecture
renecyberdoc
fine shot.
ysvry
great foto.
auntietk
Oh man. This is great! What a wonderful perspective to have on such a marvellous bit of architecture. I love all the rooflines, all the details one misses when viewing something like this from the ground. The shadow of the bell tower is a nice touch. Great capture!
angora
awesome!!!
jophoto
Wonderful perspective on this.
mariogiannecchini
Non è un caso se La Piazza dei Miracoli è Patrimonio dell' UNESCO ! It is no coincidence that the Square of Miracles and the heritage of UNESCO ! Great capture !
thecytron
Great view!
bebert
SUPERB POV !!
danapommet
I know that none of us intend to duplicate postcard type images but this is amazing detail and depth. Outstanding!