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 (29)
flora-crassella
eine sehr schöne Foto Serie! Wunderbare Eindrücke!
West_coaster07
Very nice capture Sig!!!
annie5
This is a great ceremony..a strange wedding party for us! Ext capture :)
emmecielle
Excellent scene! :)
jeroni
Excellent scene and work
ElizaB
excellent
MrsLubner
The first thing that comes to mind is the Pied Piper and the second thing is that one lady sure expected to come away with some goodies from this wedding because she's carrying a shopping bag. :-) Great shot to complete the wedding with.
junge1
@MrsLubner. PJ I had to laugh about your comment about the lady with the shopping bag. I never thought about that!
Janiss
Fantastic composition Sig!
jocko500
hahah shopping bag... anyway these people look wonderful in this wedding taken place.
tetsu-pino
Excellent capture!!
Mousson
très jolie scene. j'aile beaucoup l'atmo!!!
Minda
L..shopping bag...this one it maked me laugh LOL..sig all the wedding pictures are great like the people comment they make me laugh..another wonderful shot.
artaddict2
Colourful ceremony and has made a good series of a fascinating people. PJ you make me smile !
pixelmeister
Very nice capture!
leanndra
Sig, a wonderful capture and I love the musician with the horn. I also especially like that colorful dress. A striking combination of deep blue and golden orange! A great series of photos.
durleybeachbum
I'm so enjoying these, it must have been so exciting to be there!
kgb224
Lol i like the shopping bag idea.Excellent capture my friend.
densa
what a great celebration thank you for sharing it with us
lucindawind
wonderful to see !
virginiese
very interesting serie Sig
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent photo and beautiful colors......!!!!!
irakika
Lovely shot!
Zamanuirileski
Interesting shot! What kind of music they play?
tallpindo
The colors bring the stones and plaster to life.
moochagoo
Love this one !
mermaid
I really like this shot from other countries shwoing how they live and celebrate...smile
bebert
belle scene
Iceshark39
Beautifully captured!