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 (28)
bobrgallegos
Wonderful candid capture!!! Thanks for taken us along on Your world travels Sig!!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
GARAGELAND
Tells a story!!!!
tigertim
Excellent candid capture..exudes timelessness and patience!
farmerC
Shining shot.
flavia49
fantastic photo
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE CREATION!
Faemike55
Very cool candid capture
starship64
Wonderful candid shot!
tennesseecowgirl
beautiful shot!
Minda
stunning shot sig..
lyron
Beautiful picture!!!
renecyberdoc
seems to be used to wait endless hours.diffferent mentality i would run apes... when waiting lol.
auntietk
I love the composition of this shot. The different elements are in such harmony, it's a joy to view!
sharky_
Interesting capture of him and his skiff. Aloha
UteBigSmile
♥ Was für ein trauriges Foto!
fallen21
Excellent shot.
whaleman
I love the opportunity to study how boats are made in other areas, and this is a great photo to study!
Isabelle711
This looks like a most calming job. :)))))) He waits very patiently. :)))))) Most excellent in details and beauty my friend. :)))))) Thank you so very much for taking us with you on this gorgoeus travel. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
Hendesse
An excellent shot which needs no words. Excellent details in full size.
erlandpil
Superb capture erland
Leije
Very nice capture !
drifterlee
Wonderful shot!!!!!!
moochagoo
Great capture and mood.
pat40
wonderful.
bebert
an other life :) excellent capture
bazza
Fabulous capture he is one patient man Sig!!
danapommet
Looks to be in pretty good shape. Nice photo!