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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 (33)
DarkStormCrow
Nice photography and capture, very nice work...
virginiese
Very nice street. You captured the atmosphere very well
Meisiekind
What a lovely street scene Sig. This is the kind of places I could browse in for days - much to the dismay of any travelling partner!!! xx
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Oh I love this! I want to be there ;)
ledwolorz
Beautiful street and photo.
jeroni
Excellent capture my friend
SapUS59
Excellent capture, the feel of this place really shows, great work my friend !!
kenwas
Very revealing image. Fine work.
timtripp
phenomenal place to be in.
JeffG7BRJ
Beautiful scene Sig, but what is that man doing, it looks like he is fastening up his flies.Lol. Love all the art on display apart from the one with ARTE on it, I think we can see it is Art without being told. Very colourful and the men carrying the barrels of beer looks quite natural and blends with the scene. I like the filigree ironwork and the ring of bells to the right, another artwork in its own right. Superb composition and capture. Bravo!!!!!
tizjezzme
Awesome scene .. but i hope that guy isn't 'going' on that table. lol
junge1
@JeffG7BRJ The man was in the process to bring out pictures and arrange them outside.
MrsLubner
A rich and warm casual and candid street scene. Very well captured!
Janiss
Such sublim street scene Sig.... really gorgeous!
dhanco
What a beautiful street. Would love to be there and browse the fabulous art displayed. Wonderful atmosphere in this photo!
moochagoo
I agree with Meisiekind
tennesseecowgirl
you bring us right there with this photo, its wonderful!! so much character..
marybelgium
a wonderful place !
durleybeachbum
That looks a really exciting place, and less frantic than the place you showed us recently!
frankie96
Great candid view....
mizoli
Beautiful image!
Richardphotos
I would go crazy in a place like this taking pictures. outstanding composition and quality
Rob2753
A wonderful mediterranean scene - good shot !
kimariehere
fabulous street market place compo so interesting !
RobyHermida
Beautiful image! Wonderful ! ROBY ;o)
danway
Very nice pic!
jocko500
love streets like this. you been to a lot of places in the world.
MrsRatbag
Wonderful composition & capture!
delaorden_ojeda
So interesting ! superb street mood capture, bravo !
mickuk50
a wonderful street to roam about in .excellent capture sig mick