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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 (33)
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Faemike55
four different modes in one scene Very cool
Richardphotos
very candid street shot
Dreamingbee
this is cool - so it is - i remember my time in Berlin and was at Alexanderplatz .. great shot - this works have a nice weekend to ;)
casmindo
Nice eye Sig!
wotan
Beautiful shot... mood atm!
Minda
THis is VERY nice shot sig i Really like it.
flavia49
great capture!
danob
Excellent work Sig
flaviok
Fascinante captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
jophoto
Love the contrast between the different modes of transportation.
drifterlee
Excellent shot. Last time I rode on a streetcar was in Toronto.
mariogiannecchini
Beautiful street !
Feliciti
my choice both of them ! nice capture !
rachris480907
Wonderful shot and saturated colors. Great job, Sig!
Crudelitas
Wonderful shot! Great colors!This photo really covers from any possibility of moving!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
emmecielle
Interesting capture! Excellent shot! :)
dragonmuse
Very cool pic.
qrud
Good fine picture.
sandra46
TERRIFIC IMAGE!
blinkings
That front bike looks like it's been there a while.
blondeblurr
Another pic from my beloved, never forgotten Berlin - I do remember Alexander Platz as well ... I had to laugh the way the bikes have been left, so 'quasimodo' - most unlike the way Germans have been portrayed in the past, for good orderly habits ;-) (times are changing) Thanks for sharing this Sig, BB
npauling
An excellent capture of this street scene. I like how sleek the streetcar looks.
KatesFriend
I so love trams. A most dignified form of transportation.
bazza
Great shot of the various modes love the tram.. Well done Sig.
renecyberdoc
terrific shot.
farmerC
Shining shot.
tofi
Gorgeous scene! This jungle looks most inspirational and intriguing. She seems as though she has a secret to show or tell somewhere and she is just beckoning for the onlooker to follow! Very beautiful composition!
bmac62
Wish we had half the light rail that I've seen in Germany. Let's see...four modes...bicycle, car, tram and feet:) Well done Sig.