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)
Faemike55
Very cool shot Sig! impressive building hate to have to clean all that glass
bazza
Nice shot Sig did you go up the Sydney tower, great view from there, you can see the airport from there...
rocdan
oh cool good old home town , stood there many a times , you've taken a very impressive still , very well done , and like bazza says go up the tower for a breath taking view
junge1
I didn't go up the tower nor did I go up to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge, but will keep it in mind for the next time.
sandra46
MARVELOUS SHOT!
monjo71
great shot!
Maxidyne
Old meets new here. A wonderful scene!
bimm3d
wonderful buildings and great POV!!
jocko500
the old and the new next to each other. a wonderful combo this is
auntietk
I had absolutely no idea there was a Worlds Federation of Great Towers. You teach me something new on a regular basis, my friend! I must say, I was relieved to see we made it to the list with the Space Needle. It would have been embarassing if it weren't there. :P I love the ultra-modern against the beautiful old architectural detail. Nice shot!
junge1
Tara, I didn't know that fact either until I ran across it on the internet!
whaleman
Great perspective shot!
Minda
Really amazing capture sig,Very Beautiful Building.
jayfar
The new growing out of the old!! Beautiful shot and POV.
renecyberdoc
impressive,thats where all theassholes sit who waste our money??hehehe
kgb224
Superb capture. Seems all politicians is wasting money every where. God Bless.
blinkings
Yeah the floor spins around at the top of the tower too!
adrie
Cool capture and POV.
flaviok
Fantástico angulo e captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
dakotabluemoon
I love the building in front of these tall ones very artistic structure.
dbrv6
Great capture - nice contrast
thecytron
Xcellent camera angle!
bobrgallegos
Outstanding POV of this amazing architectural feat!!
Fidelity2
Superb! This one is so great. I thank you for it. 5+!
nefertiabet
Wow, klasse Foto, klasse Perspektive!!!
drifterlee
GOrgeous mix of old and new!
emmecielle
Excellent perspective! Great shot! :)
Mousson
Wonderful photo !!!
flavia49
wonderful capture
angora
brilliant POV, outstanding image!!! love the buildings 'on the ground', great contrast!!!