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..
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Comments (27)
TwoPynts
Great perspective and compo! :o)
flora-crassella
einmalig, außergewöhnlich: einfach gut!
artaddict2
Well seen, very interesting angle. I took my time to view and it came to mind that the square tiles and figures reminded me of a chess board, just a thought. great shot Sig!
mark.spooner
An excellent capture, great subject and composition.
inshaala
I find how they are standing really interesting... it is like an s but everyone is linked somehow. Love to know why the couple are taking down contact details of a nun... Intriguing photo. Well seen :)
Richardphotos
beautiful floor there. a local priest that I really do not know told the lady members to where dresses to church instead of pants.he was not seeing anything risque!!!
bebert
excellent shot !! bravo !!
JeffG7BRJ
I noted the same as inshaala the nuns are in an s formation and seem to be linked apart from the one far top left, I don't know why but I find this intruging. Is there some significence in this? I know S is for saviour but I think that is a bit thin. Excellent and interesting capture Sig, I wonder why you were drawn to take it? Bravo!!!!! Ain't life full of questions.
marybelgium
excellent !
danob
Bravo Sig this is a superb image and great composition
SapUS59
excellent pov and composition, superb capture my friend !!
debz
Great shot and POV!
mickuk50
very intriguing sig and very interesting to look at .well spotted my friend :o) mick
jeroni
fantastic colors, light and perfect
MrsLubner
Love it!
dragonmuse
Very cool photo. Interesting perspective.
annie5
Excellent POV..an interesting capture Sig! :)
durleybeachbum
Superb composition! most interesting!
Iceshark39
Great PoV and a wonderful shot. Very well captured!
jocko500
wonderful pov and they do make a wonderful b/w pattern to the image.
timtripp
remarkable image!
virginiese
Fantastic POV ! Cool picture
rawdodb
Interestin POV! Beautiful shot!!
dhanco
Wonderful candid shot, Sig. Beautiful capture and so crisp and clear.
RobyHermida
Gorgeous image!
Jaml
Curiosa diagonal negra!!! Great work!
shutterbugs
Brilliant. One of those great moments!