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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 (30)
Jean_C
Wonderful place and impressive capture!
adrie
That is one amazing view my friend, superb photoshot.
Faemike55
Very cool shot Sig!
Richardphotos
Jock and myself stood there. beautiful landscape Sig
MagikUnicorn
B E A U T Y
tigertim
Very cool, Awesome... I want to go there one day..in the meantime your photo is an acceptable substitute!
flavia49
stunning
UVDan
Beautiful shot. Makes me want to jump off and fly over to the other side. I want one of those flying squirrel suits.
abreojos
Haven't seen it from that angle! Always was looking up from the river! Looks like a great place to watch tourist!
sharky_
An incredible place. Aloha
Cyve
Wonderful capture... very very well done... Great view also!!!
starship64
Beautiful shot. What an incredible view.
jocko500
yes i been there. it is so lovely. you took a lovely image
whaleman
Nice capture, I have photographed people there as well, it is a great spot for it!
Hendesse
Excellent and very impressive shot!
kgb224
Amazing capture my friend. God bless.
Juliette.Gribnau
wow, that's high !!!, too high for someone from a totally flat countrey
jayfar
Excellent shot Sig and I might have been here myself.
dakotabluemoon
Awesome image full of pure beauty.
casmindo
I never tier of this scene. Good shot
ontar1
Awesome view!!!!!!!!!!!!
moochagoo
I have vertigo only to seing that
sandra46
amazing view
bobrgallegos
Awesome POV!! Great shot Sig!
auntietk
I love seeing the people, each experiencing the place in their own way. Gorgeous scenery, and the visitors are a nice inclusion!
farmerC
Exellent shot.
bebert
superbe vue
Dreamingbee
so wonderful photo
Jay-el-Jay
Wow!That is one big hole.A splendid shot.
danapommet
A beautiful photo of Mather Point and the North side in the background. The only better view is from the river looking up!