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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 (26)
SunriseGirl
I love the character of this shot. Thank you for sharing these candid moments in the lives of these Greeks.
ronmolina
Nice candid shot!
drifterlee
Wonderful character shot!
jayfar
A super scene Sig.
farmerC
Shining shot.
Faemike55
Fabulous capture Sig! these candid shots brings me closer to the people. I can almost hear the murmur of the crowds as they vie for the best deals
MagikUnicorn
WONDERFUL SHOT
auntietk
Excellent image! Great composition, and enough detail to keep me looking for a good long time. :)
bmac62
Think you've done a fine job of capturing his character...nicely done!
Rob2753
He has a very character full face I always like to buy fresh food and fish from the sea front they are fresh and a good price too :) Excellent shot :)
illkirch
He looks like a sea wolf , even if he sells vegetables
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
Cyve
Fantastic capture and very great scene !
UVDan
A great looking character! And a great shot too!
Jay-el-Jay
I bet that it is some real good food that he is selling.Much better than canned goods from a store.A wonderful shot.
starship64 Online Now!
Fantastic candid shot.
tigertim
Have to agree, on looking at the central character, I instantly thought fish!!.. but no... veggies!. Excellent candid shot too... a slice of life in Mykonos we can all enjoy!
whaleman
Excellent photo!
nefertiabet
So wonderful People Scene in Mykonos, love it!!!
Richardphotos
you really captured the ambient tone of the out door market
junge1
The fish guys I had uploaded earlier were right behind this guy!
sharky_
Hope he sells a lot.... Aloha
rbowen
Very good picture!
danapommet
His weathered look matches the old style Greek hat. I wonderful people study Sig and nice looking veggies!
flavia49
excellent shot
debbielove
And they more likely taste better than the stuff we eat! Good shot mate! Rob