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)
timtripp
great shot! love their expressions. there's energy there.
Iceshark39
Fantastic shot, Sig! You can just hear the music and feel the energy in the air! Great image!
tennesseecowgirl
Love this one!
annie5
Love her happy expressions..I would like to be there Sig.Great atmosphere :)
jocko500
they look happy and the image got a lot of enery
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
dhanco
What a fun and lively capture, Sig. Very happy and full of life shot, beautifully done.
lizzibell
nice capture...
RobyHermida
Exellent shot ..... MY ARGENTINA!!!!!!
ledwolorz
Fantastic shot.
Hendesse
Excellent capture of the moment. Superb shot!
flora-crassella
...man hört förmlich die Musik!
virginiese Online Now!
Very dynamical shot ! They sure have fun dancing tango !
bebert
très jolie scene, il ne manque que la musique :)
durleybeachbum
Wonderful mood! Takes me back........
SapUS59
excellent capture !!
Richardphotos
there is an old saying in the US "they are cutting a rug". must have been fun to watch
mizoli
Excellent shot!
billcody
A scene full of life and energy! Wonderful catch!
artaddict2
A terrific "people" shot, great mood and happy atmosphere!
e-brink
I love to watch people dancing. There is nothing more beautiful! Great shot.
mickuk50
love the portrayal of atmosphere sig .excellent capture mick
leanndra
They look like they are having so much fun! A great photo! Lea
BenBischop
Luv the Tango....!!