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 (27)
mickeyrony
But only one have our attention lol Great pic again my friend ((5++))
Richardphotos
it must be a blast to visit Viet Nam.very candid capture Sig
jayfar
Looks like they are having a picnic in the road!! Super shot including the 'builders bum'.
emmecielle
Your photos and your travel notes are always very interesting! Thanks for sharing with us! :)
drifterlee
Very cool shot!
casmindo
Very nice and the information is always great. I would not expect you of doing it any other way. You have always been this precise in the almost 40 years I have known you! Great job Sig
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE CAPTURE! ANYWAY THEY LOOK VERY BUSY INDEED
Faemike55
I love the way you present your images and the information that goes with them. I see that butt-crack is international
npauling
It could be a little of both and the hats look great. An excellent capture and it is always great to get the info about them.
Isabelle711
Looks like lunch time. :)))))) Love the info you give with each upload my friend. :))))) Most excellent capture. :)))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))
Minda
Great to see you sig, This is excellent capture and Great information.
renecyberdoc
time comsuming yeas enjoyable yes.i always appreciate a bit of info be it a photo or a renderwork. i dont like people standing around for no reasons looking stupid.a bit of story construction makes it more fun for me.so whe n i start a scene with whatever character i start already to weave a story around or a joke.nice to have you back man.
tigertim
In my all to brief time in Vietnam.. probaly both Lunch and Business meeting!! Amazingly.. no scooters or bicycles roaring around in the background!
UVDan
A really nice shot of life on the street.
nefertiabet
Wunderbares Bild uns Szene!!! Ich finde es sehr interessant wo du ünberall hinkommst. In Vietnam war ich noch nicht!
adrie
Very cool looking photoshot my friend.
UteBigSmile
Ein toller Schnappschuss aus einer völlig anderen Kultur - gefällt mir Siggi!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful candid capture including the butt crack Sig!! Love to read Your narratives as I too research what exactly it is I have taken a photo of.
debbielove
Well you never can tell, can you.. Fascinating shot of everyday life in Vietnam.. Well taken Sig.. Rob
marybelgium
wonderful capture !
mariogiannecchini
Very interesting capture !
danapommet
At first glance I thought that was cold for your visit. A great photo and maybe a family lunch break!
auntietk
I would be dressed like that if it were about 58F and drizzling! I can't imagine wearing any more than necessary, but I suppose that comes of living in a mild climate. This is fascinating ... thanks for the insight!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
farmerC
Exellent.
flavia49
Fabulous image
bebert
EXCELLENT shot !!