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 (47)
flora-crassella
wunderschöner Ausblick!!! Ein sehr schönes Foto!
thevolunteer
Burrrr, I would quit on you too. This looks too cold to be up there. I have been in -48F. That is when I decided to move to Hawaii. Great shot. Aloha
tallpindo
It looks like a telephone microwave relay tower that is the host to these instruments. I have delivered news papers in -20F conditions. I had a hand warmer of catlayst type in my pocket. It might help yor Canon.
junge1
@tallpindo. Thanks for clarifying and thanks for the tip. It is appreciated.
Octaganoid
Looks cold but still very beautiful !
timtripp
wonderful image!!!
Cosine
Way too cold for me, but a very beautiful shot.
Meisiekind
lol at the iced up instruments... Hope they were still working! Stunning image Sig!
bmac62
Beautiful scenery nicely captured. What is down to the lower left on the mountain? Almost appears to be ski lifts. You could really rock and roll on skis if avalanches didn't get you first :-) Bill
junge1
@bmac62. They are ski lifts Bill!
virginiese
I see each year the Zugspitze but I've never been on the top ! What a view ! Thanks for sharing Sig... It recalls some good memories and some expectations for next year :-)
Coppens
Outstanding shot!
dragonmuse
Spectacular shot :)
durleybeachbum
Gosh!!! How exciting!
Miska7
Great terrain! Excellent capture.
emmecielle
The photo is exceptional! :)
MrsRatbag
Wow, looks cold up there! And what an amazing view....
flaviok
Fantástica captura, imagem incrivel, aplausos (5)
johnabutler2
An amazing photo!
ysvry
great foto, takes me back to achenkirch were i used to ski with school. :)
dbrv6
The scale of that when viewed zoomed out is amazing. Great peak at what one of those instruments look like in detail - thanks.
RobyHermida
Beautiful shot!!! My congratulations!!!!!!! I want a Merry Christmas and a new year full with blessings for you!! Roby
THROBBE
This looks so cool! The instruments frozen with snow! Great shot!
tennesseecowgirl
Looks amazing!
beachzz
How the heck did you GET there??? That's COLD!!
Geophree
Magnificent!
Kaartijer
Excellent image!
moonrancher
Oh, Wow! You're on top of the world! Gorgeous view and interesting tower. Looks like a fantastic ski slope, too.
Richardphotos
I am sitting here with my mouth agape in awe. thanks for sharing this most incredible capture Sig
Minda
this is amazing sig excellent capture..looks pretty cold to me.