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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)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
jocko500
cool shot
jayfar
So long as they are all called Mary you can't make a mistake!!! Nice people shot Sig.
auntietk
Take it from someone who has been sewing for more than 40 years ... those burkas are very different from each other! There's a lot of individuality expressed here, within the boundaries of what's appropriate, I'm sure. Their purses, the details on their burkas, bits of ornamentation ... it's fascinating to see!
renecyberdoc
superb take.
whaleman
As Andrea stated, I immediately saw that fashion is alive and well among these women. Everything is individualized on each girl. Modesty and immodesty at the same time, almost cross purposes if there is any real tangible purpose at all other than to serve the control needs of the men.
farmerC
Shining shot.
Juliette.Gribnau
cool shot
drifterlee
Excellent and interesting shot!
dakotabluemoon
Oh i like this one awesome shot.
pixelmeister
Thats a cool shot!
tigertim
interesting shot...all looks the same at first glance.. once you study closer.. same but different... definitely an interesting shot!.
starship64
Wonderful candid shot.
illkirch
The famous little black dress :-)
UVDan
A very interesting shot!
ontar1
Cool, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
vis151
Dang.......... Ninjas!!!
dragonmuse
Fascinating cultural study.
flavia49
fantastic photo
danapommet
I recognize the second lady from the left - you are laughing at me aren't you - but I remember her from your August 31st posting. Check out her eyes - stupid me - that's all you can see anyway! Check out the trimming on the sleeves! You are still laughing at me aren't you?????
junge1
Dana, I like your commentary. I don't think the one with the beautiful eyes that took that picture was with that group!
icerian
Extraordinary capture. Well done!
erlandpil
perb capture erland
Faemike55
it is a fascinating comparison of methods in the wearing of these burkas Great capture
Minda
was wondering why they have to hide their face..anyway Great shot sig.