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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 (27)
whaleman
Your photo also illustrates why manufacturers have removed the viewfinder mechanisms from the point and shoot cameras. People just preferred to use the back viewer. I like the subtle detail of the buildings far below your location!
junge1
I agree with not having to use the viewfinder on these little cameras is convenient and one gets exactly what one sees, just like on the SLRs.
bebert
nice shot, but not great visibilty on background :)
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
rainbows
A wonderful capture, Sig. Great work. Hugs. Di. xx
bazza
Super capture of these people.. well done!
renecyberdoc
great one here.
bodo_56
Really nice capture!
carlx
Excellent shot and mood!!!
flaviok
Esplendida captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
flora-crassella
nice image!
flavia49
great capture
Faemike55
Great capture of the capture
mariogiannecchini
Excellente capture and picture !
drifterlee
Cool shot!
Minda
Great capture sig like the woman outfit shes very beautiful..
anitalee
Nice shot. Love her purple dress, beautiful
npauling
That girl is really getting into this photoshoot with that lovely pose. Well spotted.
junge1
Maybe she was a model!
jocko500
love to take photo of people takeing pictures
auntietk
I'm glad you took this photograph, or the elegant (but awkward) pose the blonde is striking would have been totally lost! The gal taking their picture is just getting a head shot of the two of them. Nicely done!
bobrgallegos
Awesome capture! The backround shows how high you really are!
erlandpil
nice shot, erland
nefertiabet
Nice shot!!!
Richardphotos
I hardly take pictures of people, but I agree with Jock
ysvry
lovely lady and foto.
lyron
Nice capture!!