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)
Faemike55
Very cool capture and interesting scene
bazza
Great capture so much to see. Nice one Sig!
whaleman
Your photo speaks volumes! Nice shot!
jayfar
A super capture of their way of life.
farmerC
Shining.
nefertiabet
Fantastisches Bild und sehr interessantes Land!
dakotabluemoon
This is a very cool image love it.
erlandpil
Great capture erland
casmindo
Nice Capture and a better memory.
UteBigSmile
SCHAUT SO ROMANTISCH AUS, MUSS FÜR GLOBETROTTER WIE DU EINER BIST, HERRLICH SEIN, DIESE FERNEN LÁNDER ZU BEREISEN!
debbielove
Yep! It is the classic image of Vietnam really isn't it sig... Excellent shot my friend, an epic trip you've made here.. Rob
UVDan
I sit in a many thousand dollar stucco house and marvel at the people living in tin shacks floating on a river. Beautiful shot. Am I happier...or are they?
Fidelity2
It is a great expression. I thank you for it. 5+!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
flavia49
fabulous photo
drifterlee
Wonderful shot!!!!!
mairekas
Very cool image!
emmecielle
Great image, Sig! Excellent capture! :)
npauling
An excellent capture and these boats seem to be the way to get around.
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture of a scene that brings back so many memories! Some good and some bad as I fought in the Vietnam war.
adrie
Wonderful capture my friend.
sandra46
A VERY INTERESTING SERIES SIG!
auntietk
It does seem the quintessential image, and such a peaceful feeling.
DukeNukem2005
This is a very beautiful!
danapommet
A great capture Sig - they sure crowd them in along the watersedge!