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 (25)
MagikUnicorn
S-U-P-E-R-B- -P-O-V Thanks for sharing
PhilW
Colourful and lively - a great view!
Faemike55
Say that address 5 times very fast... Great capture
0rest4wicked
Fantastic POV!
casmindo
Nice and i will bet the food was pretty good too.
flavia49
fabulous capture
danapommet
A wonderful night shot. I like the blurred scooters. This is like looking out over Haymarket Square in Boston - 50 years ago.
npauling
What a great view you had of this bustling market. I hope the noise didn't keep you awake.
auntietk
I'm really enjoying your trip! :) Nice night shot. I just noticed this is your post number 1111.
Isabelle711
This looks like a most happening place. :))))) Amazing nite capture my friend. :)))))) Most excellent POV and capture. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
bazza
Fabulous POV and capture of this street market Sig!
jayfar
A busy place and a nice shot.
renecyberdoc
very lively place and lots of different smells i bet.
farmerC
Shining shot.
nefertiabet
Schöner Platz und Foto Perspektive!
UteBigSmile
Eine schöne vom Regen geschütze Einkaufshalle - Tolles Foto Siggi!
UVDan
A very good shot.
ia-du-lin
beautiful scene, great pov and lighting
Fidelity2
It is a great expression. I thank you for it. 5+!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
drifterlee
COol shot. It looks a lot like the Royal Oak Farmers' Market in Michigan.
emmecielle
Fantastic POV! :)
sandra46
MARVELOUS POV
bobrgallegos
Great POV of this market!
fallen21
Awesome shot!