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)
tigertim
Very cool.. certainly colourful places at night for sure!
mairekas
Fantastic night city image!
Mondwin
Very brilliant capture my friend!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
UVDan
I love it. I would be worried about going out at night with my camera.
casmindo
Very good night time capture! Nice job Sig
nefertiabet
Wunderschöne Nacht Aufnahme!!!
Jean_C
Wonderful night image!
Faemike55
Very bright night scene Great capture
drifterlee
Really beautiful scene and shot!
Fidelity2
It is super cool. I thank you for it. 5+!
jayfar
A wonderful night shot Sig.
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
UteBigSmile
Super Schnappschuss, da ist bestimmt ne Menge los!
renecyberdoc
busy busy.
bebopdlx
Very cool photo.
farmerC
Shining shot.
Richardphotos
superb night capture Sig
P-LACALMONTIE
J'adore, les reflexions au sol et les rickshows qui attendent!
pat40
Stunning pic.
kbrog
Fantastic night street capture! You know what caught my eye the most. The sign with BBQ on it! ;)
junge1
@krog. Yes, this is the tourist part of town. Long hours and Western conveniences!
Antonio57
Très belle photo!!!
sandra46
great night shot
flavia49
wonderful image
npauling
A beautiful night capture with the lights making a great effect on the wet road. Great looking taxis too.
Isabelle711
Love this most amazing nite image my friend. :))))) Love the way one gets around town. :))))))) Most amazing beauty. :))))) Most excellent capture. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
Hendesse
Fantastic night shot. Beautiful colors and mood.
bazza
Very colourful Night shot Sig!
starship64
Beautiful, colorful shot!
danapommet
Night Market and BBQ. Who could ask for anything more. Super night shot and colors!