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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 (21)
Meisiekind
Ah, this is so sweet Sig. Well done. xx
artaddict2
I like these spur of the moment people shots Sig always look natural. The little girl with doll has a shy yet inquisitive expression, great capture.
ledwolorz
Beautiful photo.
virginiese
Very cute shot ! And thanks for the story too !
bebert
excellent shot !!!
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic
durleybeachbum
Brilliant shot!
SapUS59
excellent capture my friend, these are the best kind of shots i believe !!
timtripp
wonderful image!
mairekas
Excellent capture!
JeffG7BRJ
A great caught in the act shot Sig, like you say the mother totally unaware of your action, just intent on the light changing, rushing somewhere no doubt. Her mind focused on where she wants to be instead of where she's at, the child taking more interest about the things that surround her but not alerting her mother. Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!!
Ionel
Very good capture with a beautiful light! The doll looks almost natural!
jocko500
great shot of her too. her eye shows the looking at you . cool shot
annie5
I think the little girl was surprised that you took her picture! love her expression Fantastic capture :)
dhanco
What a great shot of this inquisitive little girl and her big brown eyes. Excellent capture, Sig.
Fidelity2
This is an excellent image. 5+.
Richardphotos
she had your number no doubt!!very cute mother and baby. totally candid capture
fredster66
Great expressions captured! Nice work...
moochagoo
Very sweet picture !
e-brink
Great combination of heads! Fantastic light.
delaorden_ojeda
she is keeping one eye on you, nice composition and moment, bravo !