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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 (37)
flora-crassella
...eine schöne, eisige Landschaft! Wunderbare Aufnahme!
MrsLubner
Photos like this will be more difficult to get as time passes. The melting of the glaciers is no different than in eras past but it does remind us that he earth is constantly changing. Favulous shot.
annie5
Fantastic scene..awesome capture! :)
JeffG7BRJ
I know it isn't but the bottom right of the picture looks like wheel tracks Sig, I guess it is caused be the wind blowing the snow and ice. If you follow them back you can see it isn't possible for them to be tracks at all. There is no way I will ever get to 34,000 feet so thanks for sharing. I think the highest I have been is to the top of Blackpool tower as a kid. Lol. Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!!
junge1
@PJ. I agree with you on Global Warming. Whether men is a contributing factor or not is up for debate. Historically we had glacial and inter-glacial periods for 1000s of years. I think these glaciers will be there during our life times, Sig..
junge1
@Jeff. I don't think those are tracks. I am glad that you enjoy these pictures taken from altitude. I have been up to 43,000-ft., both in an Altitude Chamber and an aircraft. The picture I didn't get was a night refueling of a B-2 bomber. A flash picture was out of the question, and it was too dark for any other type of picture, but the feeling I had during the refueling of this Stealth Bomber was one of Star Wars, Sig...
tallpindo
The movement has led to stress ridges that show the flow. A broader picture than Alaska.
jocko500
a river of ice but it still frozen hard. cool shot. Love air shots. Makes trips worth it just for theses shots
dbrv6
Its not melting per se although that might contribute to it. Ice does flow and even before the period we are in now where we have a hightened awareness of changes evidence had been gathered of this type of behaviour. Indeed these are the great knives that shape and cut the valleys and mountains.
Amosicho
Very fantastic
delaorden_ojeda
impressive Sig ! I hope it lasts forever, great capture and info, excelent !
emmecielle
Excellent capture!!! :)
stevey3d
Superb image! Wonderful pov, atmo and lighting! 5+
timtripp
marvelous!
thevolunteer
Great shot of these fantastic glaciers. With all the hype about global warming, not sure how much longer the glaciers will look like this. The whole world is changing. Love your series. Aloha
Richardphotos
I have heard that glaciers are misleading about appearing relative smooth, that they have many clevises that can be so deep as to no chance of surviving the fall.very interesting Sig.I appreciate you sharing these awesome memories
MrsRatbag
Wonderful capture!
Ionel
Interesting and well done, Sig!
RobyHermida
Super beautiful image my friend. Roby <(><...<(><....<(><....<(><....<><..
frankie96
And to think these things at one time covered a lot of the US as we know it..
sharky_
Outstanding captures. Aloha
Hendesse
What a stunning view. Excellent and very interesting shot, looks fascinating.
Cosine
Wow, another spectacular shot, Sig. Thanks for sharing.
Iceshark39
Fabulous shot and an incredible perspective!
lizzibell
nice capture...
durleybeachbum
Wonderful, Sig! I'm so glad you did all this travelling!
Janiss
A brilliant scene Sig!
carinatiefenthaler
Great photo!
bebert
BRRRRRR :) very good .
virginiese
very nice flow ! Great shot !