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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 (35)
Hendesse
Excellent capture. Lots of tourists there, like here in Heidelberg.
Meisiekind
I am wondering who is checking out what here Sig??? The lady checking the sights or you checking the lady??? LOL....
carlx
Excellent street capture and mood!!!
bazza
Nice one but who is checking out what lol well done!!
Faemike55
Wonderful capture, Sig! I must admit to the same curiosity as Carin - who's checking out who
lizzibell
Great capture...
lyron
Cool picture!!
farmerC
Wonderful shot.
JeffG7BRJ
I'm with Carin on this one Sig, that lady is a beautiful sight to look upon, a very prominent feature. Excellent capture.
renecyberdoc
very nice sight lol.
flavia49
beautiful shot!
debbielove
Great Candid shot.. She is miles away..World of her own... Its a sad fact that at least four people in the picture are 'holding' mobile phones in their hands like their lives depended on it.. More attention goes on these than the beautiful sights around them.... Great shot Sig... Rob
watapki66
Great shot!
bmac62
Good eye Sig:)
annie5
I like to see a street scene! Fantastic capture..Thanks :)
Dreamingbee
great shot sig!
wjames
Looks a good sight to check out!!! great shot in a wonderful city.
lior
Excellent capture!
flora-crassella
very cool picture!
unstart
Another excellent candid!!
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend.
sandra46
superb girl, cool shot!
jeroni
wonderful photo and colours
drifterlee
Awesome shot!
npauling
Excellent crowd capture.
MagikUnicorn
EXCELLENT SHOT
jocko500
good check things out
Alex_Antonov
Outstanding work!
jascorpio
Lovely shot!!! We're waiting for your reply ;)
auntietk
Excellent capture, and your title is perfect. :)