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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 (23)
Faemike55
Great candid capture Sig Even monks have to do some shopping Very cool
npauling
A lovely clear capture of these monks doing their shopping. They would have made a great splash of colour in those saffron robes.
bazza
Great shot Sig A very casual pose by this young fellow!!
Razor42
Interesting capture!
Richardphotos
well, at least he has matching sandals. his friend has the wrong color. very candid street capture
UVDan
Great candid photography. Nearest monk looks young.
auntietk
I love that color. It's like someone picked a sunset and put it in the dye vat. Beautiful!
jayfar
A wonderful street scene Sig.
sharky_
I'm sure you got his attention. Nice shot. Aloha
UteBigSmile
Marvelous looking capture!
debbielove
One of the fixtures of the area.. We used to have a bunch of them in London, but they appear to have gone...or been moved on... Here's looking at you... Rob
drifterlee
Very nice shot of the area!
West_coaster07
Excellent Sig!
nefertiabet
Fantastic shot Sig.!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture Sig!! Love Your photos as they give me glimpses in to other parts of the world!!
sandra46
superlative shot!
bebert
belle scene
flavia49
marvelous capture
emmecielle
Wonderful image! Great shot! :)
vis151
I wonder if they learn kung fu?
erlandpil
Interesting capture! erland
danapommet
Did this Monk mind you taking his photo? He is not smiling!