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 (33)
Richardphotos
another quality capture of the culture
jayfar
A beautiful and colourful picture Sig.
nefertiabet
Wunderschön die Tänzerinnen. Habe so etwas nur bis jetzt auf Bali gesehen!!! Angkor Wat bleibt wohl ein Traum!
adrie
A very beautiful photoshot my friend, love those beautiful colord cloths.
lyron
Great work!!!
emmecielle
Wonderful image! :)
bobrgallegos
A wonderful candid capture!!
munich68
Klasse Momentaufnahme!!
sandra46
VERY BEAUTIFUL COSTUMES
Faemike55
wonderful candid capture Sig must be a pleasure to wathc them dance
Isabelle711
Beautiful capture. :))))))) Love the beautiful clothing. :)))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
whaleman
Interesting shot!
renecyberdoc
very pittoresque.
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
flavia49
marvelous image
dakotabluemoon
This is something u don't see everyday nice shot.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
ragouc
Nice
Nonsolum
When present meets the past and traditions...it's colorful !
UteBigSmile
Alle diese Tänze schauen immer so anmutig aus!
marybelgium
wonderful !
Jay-el-Jay
I find it interesting to see the difference between the colorful costumes of the dancers and the dull dressed tourist.
auntietk
Seeing those costumes against the backdrop of the buildings ... wow ... I can imagine that place when it was new and painted and full of life!
Minda
i love this shot sig its very beautiful..Thanks for sharing..Take care.
danapommet
A very colorful capture against the walls of Angkor Thom.
bebert
excellent capture
tigertim
An excellent capture.. the brightness and freshness of their costumes contrasts nicely with the aged beauty of the temple!
kbrog
Excellent capture! :)
Dreamingbee
die ganze geschicht drumherum und das Foto - so interessant .. ich hab ja noch nicht so viel gesehen von anderen ländern - dank dir, kann jeder bei dir mitreisen und so viel informationen und was fürs auge bekommen.. lg heike
pat40
Fantastic capture.