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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 (25)
bazza
Nice shot Sig, I did think it might have been on an angle of a few degrees for some strange reason lol (its ok I have a weird sense of humour at times)..
auntietk
Your shots from the Tower are giving me a whole new appreciation for the place, my friend! I had no idea it was such a beautiful and fascinating area. Everyone posts pictures of the Tower, and that's all I've ever seen. Thank you!
fallen21
Excellent view.
jayfar
Superb capture.
bmac62
Your shot selection reminds me of the surprise I had when I first saw a picture of the community that surrounds the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza...poor, crowded, slums. In this case the view is a pleasant surprise...wide open countryside and beautiful mountains. I much prefer Pisa to Giza...hey, that even rhymes:)
sharky_
Beautiful landscape. Aloha
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
jophoto
How beautiful!
Faemike55
WOW! Very beautiful view
flavia49
excellent
bobrgallegos
Wonderful POV!!
mariogiannecchini
Excellent view!Beautiful shot !
Isabelle711
Most wonderful and sweet POV. :)))) I love being able to see all the beautiful land my friend. :))))) Excellent Capture. :))))) Thank you for sharing all the beauty you see. :)))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
Dreamingbee
great to see it from this POV - how wonderful it looks !
farmerC
This is Shining.
drifterlee
Very beautiful shot!!!!!
emmecielle
Splendid view! Excellent capture! :)
Minda
wow! This is Very nice shot and great VIEW sig..
Richardphotos
very impressive landscape
psyoshida
Quite spectacular! Beautiful.
jocko500
wonderful looking
angora
fantastic, view and pic!!!
debbielove
Ah! I've been here.. I've been here! lol Never went up the tower though, work was still being completed on the foundation strengthening.. But thanks for this outstanding view!!! Rob
carlx
Excellent capture and view, Sig!!!
bebert
very nice town, lovely background