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 (32)
jocko500
wow this is super. i like fairs like this one
Faemike55
Very cool shot Looks like a place where you could spend a lot of money quickly
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
Richardphotos
beautiful street scene Sig
danapommet
This is a great shot Sig! We see this all over the Caribbean except the schedule is – which day the cruise ships pull in. :>) Dana
Minda
VERY NICE CAPTURED SIG..I LIKE TO GO FAIR LIKE THIS...
bobrgallegos
Wonderful photo!!
bazza
Fabulous capture Sig..
lyron
Cool image!!
Feliciti
i like this !! a walk around this and take a look !! great capture !!
blinkings
Nice scene.
carlx
Wonderful capture, Sig!!!
fallen21
Fantastic shot.
renecyberdoc
excellent shot.
qrud
Very wonderful.
bebert
very nice shot
flavia49
wonderful capture
Dreamingbee
fantastic shot !
drifterlee
Very nice shot!
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
auntietk
I have no need or desire to purchase such things, but boy, is it fun to look! I'm a sucker for any sort of arts and crafts fair. You've captured the feel of the event. I feel like I'm there! Can you take me to the booths selling silver jewelry? :P
nefertiabet
Fantastic shot and great panting works in the image!!!
npauling
Wow, there is some super art on sale here. A superb capture.
emmecielle
Wonderful shot! :)
sandra46
WONDERFUL SHOT
erlandpil
Stunning capture erland
MagikUnicorn
Good shot and nice idea :)
gaius
Is this the girl from Ipanema ? Great interesting shot.
Hendesse
Excellent and interesting shot. I like such fairs.
moochagoo
Great street capture !