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,
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Comments (41)
XADMAX
wow i like all of the details exelent
babuci
Fantastic picture, love the different almost unearthy tones.
beachzz
Amazing that such a desolate scene could be in Hawaii-great shot!!
thevolunteer
First of all, thank you for the dedication. This is a very dramatic shot of one of our famous volcano. They are beautiful yet very dangerous. You never really know, for sure, when they may erupt. This is a very dramatic shot. I am sorry to say that I have never been to this volcano. But, have flown over it many times. Nicely done. Aloha Sig. Well done.
saretta
Splendid,a landscape from another world,awesome shot and thanks for the description!!:-)
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
mila_s
Nice!
Mondwin
Really a very impresive view...bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma.Happy Holidays to you!!!!!!!!!
PIERRE25
Très joli paysage, superbe photo!
pixelmeister
Awesome landscape and very well capture!
tallpindo
Man still cannot tame that much fire.
flora-crassella
was für ein interessanter Gebirgszug! Großartiges Foto!
durleybeachbum
Amazing!
timtripp
powerful!
bmac62
Great shot Sig. Looks like some of the terrain in the mountains of the Mojave Desert in Southern California. Well done and like your notes. Bill
Ravenlady
It´s a powerful landscape! nice
tennesseecowgirl
I can remember seeing this from a distance of course when I visited Maui, such a beautiful place, I sure hope to return one day.
MrsLubner
You have really shown this for what it is ... not the most friendly, but one of the most interesting places to be. Extraordinary view.
Octaganoid
Fascinating place !
annie5
Magnific scene of Hawaii! So interesting shot Sig :)
Janiss
Oh fantastic colors and view Sig!
hipps13
awesome work warm hug, Linda
JeffG7BRJ
I would have come away with a pocket full of stones as well as this excellent photograph Sig. My daughter always brings back a stone or pebble from where ever she goes on holidays or just trips. She has done this from being about three years old and still carries on the tradition. I would like some volcanic rock for polishing, who knows I might get something like Tara has uploaded. A nice glassy finish. Excellent capture and narrative, always a pleasure Sig. Bravo!!!!!
MongusKing
Magnificent render and work my friend!!! XCellent!!!
Kaartijer
Great view, thanks for the info!
marybelgium
Excellent shot again!
jccj56
Awesome Shot!!
emmecielle
Wonderful image! :)
Miska7
Great landscape. Excellent capture!
lucindawind
excellent shot ! its looks like another planet !