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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)
kenwas
Not used to seeing such lush vegetation with this subject matter. Excellent image.
Meisiekind
Wow - superb image of this fascinating subject Sig. It must be an awesome experience to be so close to it. xx
SapUS59
excellent image my friend, this reminds me of Glacier National Park, great work.
jeroni
superb capture, great work
Hendesse
Looks really impressive. Excellent and very interesting shot!
timtripp
stunning!
Cosine
If this is the one that's right by Seward, I think it's called exit glacier. I had to wait for a Moose that was in the road when I was driving out to see this one. :-)
Janiss
A fantastic capture Sig... such an impressive glacier my friend!
DCLEW2
fascinating. Bizarre combination in this photo.
Fidelity2
This is a truly extra-ordinary image. 5+.
moochagoo
Impressive glacier !
G_Mansco
Splendid shot ;O)
rainbows
A beautiful capture in this pristine place. Superb work. Diane.
durleybeachbum
I wonder if it's still the same size. Marvellous to see!
Richardphotos
always been a dream to see one in person.maybe someday. beautiful capture
MrsLubner
Gosh, it loooks like white water that was frozen in time - frothy and tumbling... Excellent shot.
jocko500
oh i see the people in it. cool image with theice
Ionel
Excellent capture, my friend!!!
ledwolorz
Beautiful place and fantastic capture.
Kelena
das muss eine wundervolle Landschaft dort sein :)
mizoli
Beautiful capture!
JeffG7BRJ
I wonder what the melt rate is for this now Sig, I'm pretty sure it will be receding now, looking at the vegetation around it. As long as it doesn't melt too fast, so as to form a river. I don't think I would like to live too close to it though. A high hill a bit further south for me. Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!!
bebert
impressionnant shot !!
mickuk50
this is awesome sig .excellent capture my friend :o) mick
delaorden_ojeda
To see the photos you post here is like having a travel around the world, thanks, bravo !