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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 (24)
samyyous
When girls talking together, there is always something funny that must be discovered ... Wonderful shot !!!
sharky_
I wonder whats the latest? Kewl candid capture. Aloha
MaraP
Great atmophere! Nice lighting!
artaddict2
Nice atmosphere, very laid back and relaxed. they are totally unaware of you Sig, great capture well done.
jeroni
fantastic capture my friend, excellent image
SapUS59
excellent capture my friend !!
ledwolorz
Fantastic photo.
durleybeachbum
Superb, such a lot to imagine here!
virginiese
They seems to be relax and comfortable for a loooooooooong talk :-) A great street scene !
Ionel
Excellent series of the People in the Street, Sig!
dhanco
A warm and wonderful capture of real life. Great series, Sig.
annie5
They relax before going to their job! Fantastic candid scene :)
Fidelity2
Good job. 5+.
bebert
very nice scene of life.
Hendesse
Great capture of the moment. A superb shot!
JeffG7BRJ
Whats the hot gossip in your office today? Well you know Mr *'s secretary , she is having an affair with Mr *** son Paul. Lol. Just imagine how it goes. Excellent candid shot Sig. Bravo!!!!!
MrsLubner
A nice scene well done.
jocko500
real cool looking
delaorden_ojeda
I think they are having fun talking, nice faces, cool capture !
bkhook
An apt title for this grand photo... thanks for sharing.. :)
Richardphotos
I think Dallas hit 84-85 today.still comfortable but the wind has blown every single day for it seems like 2 months. the ladies are beautiful and almost revealing.superb capture
mizoli
Excellent capture!
mickuk50
love this casual shot sig ,very candid .excellent my friend :o) mick
moochagoo
Nice street scene, very candid !