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 (31)
kbrog
I'm sure he tells his wife how hard he worked all day when he gets home at night. ;D Wonderful street capture! :)
renecyberdoc
how pittoresque.
Faemike55
Very cool capture the best way to do business - in a relaxed mode
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
emmecielle
Kim... Sitting all day can be very tiring! ;) Fantastic shot, Sig! :)
marybelgium
Great find !
jayfar
Easy come easy go. Super shot.
adrie
Wonderful photoshot my friend.
rocdan
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION RAWING TRADE ,,,,,LOL SUPER SHOT YOU CAN TELL HE LOVES HIS JOB
jocko500
he kick back and rest. I be doing that too. cool
auntietk
I wonder how many times this guy has been photographed sitting in just that spot? And how many times a week he has to replenish his stock? And if this makes a good living for him or not? Great shot, my friend ... you've got me wondering!
MarciaGomes
FANTÁSTICA FOTO BELA TENDA DE SUVENIR ELE VENDE DE TUDO,DIVERTIDA POSE DO HOMEM.++++++++5
npauling
He really was asking to be photographed wasn't he. I hope he sold something.
Minda
superb shot sig....very cute little store..:)
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture! I feel like this guy as I am showing my work at an art show this weekend and I feel like this guy looks.; LOL!
bimm3d
superb!!
lyron
Cool!!
UteBigSmile
Super Foto Siggi, was die Leute dort nicht so alles als Souvenir verscheuern!
ysvry
great foto.
drifterlee
Cool shot. Reminds me of Mexico!
bazza
Looks pretty laid back about business.. but its an empty street so what else can one do but wait!!
sandra46
I LOVE THAT SHOP
flavia49
fantastic shot
nefertiabet
Netter Laden, tolles Bild!!!
dbrv6
Excellent - looks a variety of merchandise - sperated based on the height of the buyer I suspect too.
angora
great story telling capture!!!
Hendesse
Interesting place and shop. Super shot!
MagikUnicorn
I like this..in MONTREAL we have to paid 40$ a day for a place like that on the sidewalk :)
tennesseecowgirl
Just goes to show the junk some tourist will spend money on. :) Great photo. I love his laid back look.
carlx
Excellent photography, Sig!!!