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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,
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Comments (34)
blondeblurr
There is no doubt that JOERN UTZON did capture the imagination of the world with his majestic billowing sail design and use of sparkling materials to create a line and shape with architectural integrity. It is our most recognizable icon ... and we love it and are very proud of it and there is the Schooner in front, which you can book to sail the Sydney Harbour. It's a sight to behold, BB
Faemike55
Very cool capture and Opera House! anyone who does not recognise this, has lived under a rock or in a very deep hole
bazza
Fabulous capture of the Sydney Opera House Sig, definitely an Ozzie Icon..
auntietk
What a gorgeous view of this superb structure! As a Star Trek DS9 fan, I can't help but think of Vedek Winn's hat. It looked exactly like the Sidney Opera House. (She later became Kai, and they gave her a really boring hat. Those Vedek hats were awesome!) Anyway ... this is an excellent shot. I love it!
West_coaster07
Wonderful capture Sig!!!
jocko500
wonderful looking
bmac62
Iconic. This is a close-up from a POV I haven't seen before. Well done. It is hard to believe this has been here for almost 40 years already.
blinkings
Very nice mate. Did you notice that they have a little museum in the bridge's tower? It takes longer to walk up there than you think eh! As a bit of trivia, Paul Hogan used to be a painter on the bridge many years ago.
renecyberdoc
i see this every year on tv hehehe now i know what it is.
Feliciti
impressive building and view !! like the sailingship too!!
junge1
I wish I had planned it a little better and stayed an extra two days to see the New Years Eves fireworks. Oh well, maybe next time!
jayfar
Twp icons in one pic with the old sailing barge! Nice shot.
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
Razor42
Nice capture mate
nefertiabet
Tolles Foto!!! Dort gab e ja ein fantastisches Feuerwerk zum neuen Jahr!
dakotabluemoon
Beautiful capture of a wonderful piece of work.
casmindo
nice shot Sig like the ship in the foreground
morningglory
What an awesome place...I'd love to see it.
flavia49
outstanding!!!
moochagoo
A nice classical view !
drifterlee
Wonderful shot of the opera house!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture of this awesome structure!!
farmerC
Exellente photo.
Richardphotos
I bet the people would like that the city be a focus point even though they must be proud of the opera architecture
ia-du-lin
a classical photo, great view of this building
emmecielle
wonderful capture! :)
sandra46
EXCELLENT IMAGE!
Minda
i always see this on tv im glad that u did post this sig..
carlx
Excellent building and capture!!!
mariogiannecchini
Fabulous capture of the Sydney Opera House ,Sig!