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 (35)
Faemike55
Cool shot interesting hig-rises
West_coaster07
Very nicely done!!
whaleman
Very nice! I see the river wouldn't have to rise very much to start causing damage. Out city river can rise 30' or more at flood times.
bazza
Awesome capture Sig....
auntietk
Wow ... what an impact! An excellent capture. I'm sure it's much more inviting from the inside looking out!
jayfar
I like your shot but I would hate to live in one of those.
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
nefertiabet
Wow, was für große Wohnblöcke, tolles Foto!!!
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend. God Bless.
flaviok
Esplendida captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
THROBBE
Wow, looks like my town Miami...
erlandpil
Awesome capture erland
dochtersions
SO IMPRESSING TO SEE THIS.
adrie
Cool shot and view my friend.
renecyberdoc
like bee hives hehehehe
debbielove
I feel a bit like auntietk.. It's a bit.. erm... in your face don't you feel.. BUT living there looking out must be a great view! Modern impressive! Rob
thecytron
A very good shot!
Fidelity2
Yes. This is the way to create. I.e. the way you create is perfect. 5+!
Flint_Hawk
These make great patterns!
Jean_C
Impressive architecture, superb shot!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful riverfront capture!!!
jocko500
cool looking
kbrog
Wonderful capture! :)
bmac62
Everybody has to live somewhere. As for me, I'd prefer not to be assigned to a highrise. But a great pic to give us a feeling for the neighborhood.
Crudelitas
Great capture! So many windows...
jeroni
Fantastic image. I like very much the colors
junge1
I can just imagine the sales pitch of the real estate agent 'You too can have a beautiful view of the river'.
npauling
I don't think I would like to live in one of these but I guess the views are great. An excellent capture.
flavia49
stunning!!
Minda
AWESOME CAPTURE SIG.