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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 (21)
drifterlee
Love the party scene!
tigertim
Cool, balmy nights on the med....!!
Faemike55
Very cool night shot Sig
UVDan
Partytown!
Richardphotos
outstanding low light and very candid
junge1
Actually there was no partying, just a nice atmosphere. People eating meals and drinking wine. The nights were balmy, perfect for outdoor dining. We had gone through a Greek dinner with entertainment with Greek music and dancing. The men in their costumes were fantastic. Being at the foot of the Acropolis enhanced the experience!
jocko500
wow lot of people there. cool shot . bet the food is good
junge1
The food is really good, so is the wine!
jayfar
A lovely nightshot and superbly animated - lots going on.
renecyberdoc
great athmosphere and ambiente.
farmerC
Shining.
kgb224
Superb capture. God bless.
casmindo
nice capture and looked like just a nice place to be!
ontar1
Wow, that place is crowded, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
adrie
Those people have a great time my friend, great photoshot.
danapommet
I'm liking the Plaka area even more - this is a great party area and a great night photo!!
starship64
Looks like quite a lively place.
Cyve
Fantastic capture !
flavia49
fabulous place and capture
sandra46
GREAT SHOT
debbielove
Good grief mate! Sorry...But that is a complete nightmare for me lol Great candid though.. Rob