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 (26)
Richardphotos
very sensual capture.I would think I would be shooting them also
Faemike55
I admit that I would be taking pictures of them as well Great capture
auntietk
I love this nearly-silhouette shot of these photographers and their (and your) chosen view. Nicely done!
bazza
Nice capture and subjects Sig.. Well done!
junge1
It was an opportunity I couldn't pass up lol!
erlandpil
very good shot erland
renecyberdoc
me too always in long pants or at least 2/3 rd legs -until we go over 25º centigrade. you can transform the 25ºC into fahrenheit lol.
junge1
25C = 77F! For every 5 degrees Celsius add/subtract 9 degrees Fahrenheit!
qrud
Fantastic shot.
carlx
Beautiful photography, Sig!!!
mariogiannecchini
Very beautiful shot !
debbielove
Ah but Sig... Fashion decrees that you must wear stuf that is not practicle! lol Though, from my point of view, Jeans and T-shirts on a girl is just the way I like them.... These look just fine.. And ready for a mammoth snapping fest! lol Thanks for your comment my friend, loved reading it.. (Ref the B-57 built by Martin, it was once (though over time it changed 'look'), the Canberra.. One of only TWO UK aircraft bought by the US.. The other of course, the Harrier.. ) Thanks again.. Rob
rachris480907
Great shot! As to the amount of clothes women wear or don't wear, my understanding is that it has little to do with temperatures and much to do with making a fashion statement! lol
kbrog
Excellent capture! :)
flora-crassella
very nice image!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
bobrgallegos
Wonderful photo of these two stunning photographers!!
Minda
you Always have Good eye for Great view sig...:):)...
ysvry
great foto, wearing boots at those temp. spells smelly feet :P
flavia49
fabulous shot!
jocko500
wish it was that temp. here . lucky dog. no wonder you go there at this time of year. cool shot
danapommet
Cute girls and fantastic background. Dana
junge1
There is a background ??
emmecielle
Excellent image! :)
flaviok
Excelente captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
bebert
very sweety photografers :)