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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 (27)
tigertim
Very cool capture Sig, he is looking straight at you/the viewer.. makes for a very engaging photo!
junge1
Maybe he was hoping I would buy some water!
jocko500
cool shot. love the way he is dress
ronmolina
Nice shot!
jayfar
Super shot Sig. He has thought out that rig quite well.
jascorpio
HI, was he selling water or a drink called "erq sous" (liquorice)? Coz this is common in Syria and Egypt too. It is an impressive shot.
jascorpio
No matter what he is selling, it is a beautiful street shot and I love it.
prutzworks
xlt streetphotography
mbz2662
Great shot :)
junge1
@jascorpio. I don't know!
farmerC
What a Wonderful portrait
Rob2753
He has a very characterful face
drifterlee
Great shot and colorful costume!
dakotabluemoon
OMG u mean they actually sale water that should be free that just blows my mind great shot here.
nefertiabet
Fantastic photo!!!
ontar1
Cool, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
whaleman
Nice candid Sig!
emmecielle
A quaint personage! Excellent shot! :)
Richardphotos
very colorful costume. I bet beer would have been even more a great seller , but probably is not allowed
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
flavia49
gorgeous portrait
Faemike55
Wonderful capture! very engaging person
starship64
Great shot!
Cyve
Very very well done !
auntietk
Looks like he's got a great setup! I would be staring at a million things and miss this shot. Nicely caught!
erlandpil
good stret portrait erland
danapommet
This is a great people study my friend. That ornate container looks very heavy and his face strained.
debbielove
Knowing the Turkish heat I bet he was! lol Good people shot, well snapped! Rob