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 (44)
jayfar
What a beautiful capture, I had to look twice at the didgeridoo to see that there were four and not just one!! I always think that these people are the most natural in the world.
JuliSonne
He, the dancer looks to you. Maybe YOU ought to dance .... Super capture!!!
rocdan
great still life very well taken
bazza
Great capture Sig yep they are a cool instrument alright, I have one here too :-)
nefertiabet
Nice shot!!!
flaviok
Maravilhosa captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
renecyberdoc
they might be closer to the big spirit than we asses lol.
Feliciti
like to listen this sound !! great captured !!
fallen21
Excellent capture.
dakotabluemoon
Wow excellent capture here.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
Maxidyne
It's also a wonderfully unique sound. Great image.
Faemike55
Great capture! they are wonderful to listen to - it has a very haunting sound to it
drifterlee
Interesting shot!!!!!!
vis151
That is wild. I would like to see that one day.
Fidelity2
It is really cool. I thank you for this one. 5+!
sandra46
AMAZING WORK
bobrgallegos
Very cool capture!!! Yanni used one in a concert and it does have a different haunting sound to it.
Jean_C
Beautiful shot!
pat40
Lovely Image.
Isabelle711
Interesting image my friend. :)))) Most excellent capture. :))) Thank you for sharing. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
MarciaGomes
ESPETACULAR FOTO ESTAS PESSOAS SÃO FANTÁSTICAS GOSTO COMO ELES USAM PINTURA NO CORPO,INCRÍVEL INSTRUMENTO MUSICAL.+++++++++++++5
farmerC
Shining work.
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Great cultural record shot here, amazing how they play these, blowing out and breathing in at the same time.
emmecielle
Stunning image! Great capture! :)
J5ive
Nice share! Interesting subject!
auntietk
Ancient culture as street performance ... this is fascinating and thought provoking! Excellent photograph.
adrie
Great capture my friend.
jocko500
hahahha they look like they haveing fun too. wonderful shot
West_coaster07
Wonderful capture Sig!!