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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 (22)
kenwas
Delightful image! Thanks!
Cosine
Delightful, Sig. It looks like the little girl isn't sure what she's gotten herself into.
amlondono
A pleasure to look at , Excellent shot Sieg ! Ana
ledwolorz
Beautiful photo and fantastic shot.
KarmaSong
Honestly I think I'd rather visit the San Marco piazza at night ! Still this is a funny and beautiful capture you've taken here, Sig! Have a good day!
durleybeachbum
What fun! a terrific candid scene!!!
bebert
très belle scene !!!
aljaysart
Great capture, excellent well done.
jeroni
Fantastic shot and colors
timtripp
marvelous! love the expression on the little girl's face.
rockstrider
A wonderfully fun people study! Excellent capture!
danob
Well it makes for a lovely image of people being in commune with our feathered friends
frankie96
And watch where you step.:)....great candid image..
Fidelity2
Superb! Truly extra-ordinary. 5+.
Janiss
Amazing scene Sig... excellent!
moochagoo
Such a nice scene.
cameraobscura2
Greetings Siegfried, One of the very few places in the world where architecture and space merge in perfect balance and harmony with humans and nature. Thank you for sharing. egmont
delaorden_ojeda
superb expression on this fantastic capture,great shot my friend !
jocko500
hahah that little girl was surpise here and mother is laffing . Real fun shot
Richardphotos
the girls are beautiful and the church is outstanding.I would love to see the art work up close
nikolais
perfectly dynamic scene!
artaddict2
Beautiful people having fun, a wonderful scene.