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)
Richardphotos
beautiful ladies and a fine low light foto
Hendesse
Great shot, I like the colors and the light.
tigertim
Amazing, and a great photo. By the smiles it was fun show.
Cyve
WOW... It's an amazing image!
junge1
These are young girls who are incredibly graceful and classy!
starfire777
Very beautiful dancers!!!
erlandpil
Great shot, erland
flavia49
marvellous photo
UVDan
Such a nice shot! You can sure tell who the guests are.
Faemike55
Very beautiful photo the ladies are lovely
auntietk
I remember seeing this shot with you in it! :)
renecyberdoc
amazing .
Juliette.Gribnau
wonderful photo and scene; I love the lighting
whaleman
Very nice work!
dakotabluemoon
Very nice capture of the dancers.
UteBigSmile
EIN SEHR SCHÖNER SCHNAPPSCHUSS IST DAS GEWORDEN!
ontar1
That is cool, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!
flaviok
Esplendida e maravilhosa captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
ia-du-lin
beautiful ladies, lovely photo.
sandra46
SUPERB WORK
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
starship64
Wonderful shot!
romangirl
Beautiful ladies in beautiful outfits!
tennesseecowgirl
beautiful photo and lighting!~
danapommet
Ornate head pieces and a great shot my friend!
debbielove
A lovely photo mate, beautiful looking people as well.. Excellent.. Rob
bebert
very nice shot