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)
tpx1
nice capture
waldomac
Beautiful. Wish I were there right now. :)
Digitaleagle
A beautiful majestic scene and capture, a place I would like the visit!!!
beachzz
An even better view--what a wonderful trip this must have been for you!!
auntietk
I love this view, with the trees reflected in the still water and that overwhelmingly impressive mass of ice behind them. What a spectacular glacier, and a wonderful shot!
DarkStormCrow
Excellent!
Dreamingbee
wonderufl place and shot
lyron
Fantastic view. Excellent shot!!
renecyberdoc
very impressive these glaciers.
flaviok
Esplendida, magnifica foto meu amigo, aplausos (5)
Minda
very beautiful view sig and wonderful capture....
3x3
lovely capture x
annie5
An other fantastic view of the Mendenhall Glacier!Great photo :)
farmerC
Shining work.
timtripp
fabulous view!
THROBBE
Beautiful scene and shot!
durleybeachbum
Spectacular!
jocko500
wow what a wonderful shot
flora-crassella
wunderschöne Landschaft!!!! Super Foto!!!!
sandra46
fantastic shot!
orig_buggy
I like the mix of green and white!!
duncanoooo
Great with the trees!
Faemike55
Great shot! nice POV
NoelCan
This really gives an impression of SIZE...
hipps13
beautiful!!! warm hugs, Linda
danapommet
Exceptional capture Sig. I hate to say this but most of those dark rock formations, on both sides, were buried in ice, when I was there 25 years ago. Sad thing to see. Dana
kgb224
Wonderful scene and capture my friend.
bebert
impressionnant !!
debbielove
Another.... just outstanding, glory of Nature picture! Really fine shot, my friend! Rob.
Richardphotos
very beautiful.if I had went that far, I would have like to actually step foot on the glacier before it is history