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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 (25)
Richardphotos
very candid street scene Sig
Faemike55
Very cool candid capture Looks intense in a relaxed sort of way
UVDan
A very nice candid. How thoughtful of the shop to put up a fan for the folks outside!
whaleman
Love the iron work and the vines! Nice photo!
adrie
What a wonderful capture my friend.
abreojos
Very social indeed!
jayfar
This is a beautiful animated scene Sig.
sharky_
A busy place... Aloha
Cyve
Fantastic shot !!!
bebert
very nice life view
farmerC
Shining shot.
dakotabluemoon
Such a vibrant image full of life great shot.
ontar1
Cool, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
drifterlee
Wonderful happy shot!
bobrgallegos
Great candid capture! Looks like they are enjoying themselves!
tigertim
Cool.. looks to be a great place to hang out! .. mind you, 1 cup of Turkish coffee and I don't sleep for a week!
jocko500
wonderful shot of what going on
erlandpil
A very nice candid erland
nefertiabet
Wow, wonderful City and atmosphere!!!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
danapommet
A wonderful capture Sig and I like how the shops are built to utilize the stairs. A super people shot with lots of colors!
starship64
Fantastic picture.
flavia49
excellent capture
debbielove
The only way to relax! lol Great candid my friend, well snapped! Rob
kenmo
What a delightful scene and photo....