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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 (30)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
Rob2753
A lovely bright busy scene with lots of action, a very good capture
dochtersions
So many people and so many colors. Also striking is the gestures they make with their hands. I love that little girl left (with the balloon) in your picture, so sweet she is.
photosynthesis
A very animated & colorful scene - nice shot...
drifterlee
Excellent people shot!
UVDan
A very nice candid study.
sandra46
GREAT SHOT
jayfar
A great shot Sig. It looks like one of the ladies on the right is casting a spell !!!
emmecielle
Great scene! :)
ronmolina
Nice shot and busy market.
abreojos
Think I'd buy a magic carpet and fly right out of there lol!
MagikUnicorn
Beautiful!
flavia49
magnificent capture
blinkings
Great shot. The guy running looks like he has just stolen a purse!!
junge1
@blinkings. You are right!
danapommet
My wife Jo wanted to know if you picked her up a Coach handbag for $1 and she would go as far as $1.50 if it had a matching wallet! LOL! Sorry, she made me ask....... I bet is got noisy in some of those narrow spaces!
junge1
@danapommet. You should have told me before I left Dana lol!!!!!
auntietk
I'd love to walk along there and just look and stare! So much to see. Wow!!
renecyberdoc
great capture of the moment.
farmerC
Exellent shot.
dakotabluemoon
Looks like everyone is in a rush lol great shot.
nefertiabet
Wonderful photo!!!
ontar1
Fantastic scene, so many different expression, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
starship64
What a fascinating, colorful place!
tigertim
Lovely colours, and doesn't look as crowded as I thought it might be!
Wolfenshire
That looks like fun, good capture
erlandpil
great shot erland
Jay-el-Jay
A fine shot of the all the action at the street market.
Richardphotos
very candid urban-scape
Faemike55
I think I'd be searching for an eatery or café Great candid capture