This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2600 of the world’s 3978 provinces, to every country on earth and to the summit of the highest peak on each continent (thank heaven for good weather!). In my travels, I learned to respect the intelligence and ingenuity of people of all races and callings both past and present. Come see the world as I see it: as a peaceful place, full of nature and beauty. With the right spirit and intent, we can make our world a virtual Garden of Eden.
DISTINCTIONS: BBC 2017 Travel Pioneer • Journal Articles • Explorer’s Club Flag Expeditions
World Parks Project • Walk Across South America • Jeff Shea Travel Map
Umbuni’s family. The adults, from left to right: his sister, his wife, his grandmother and Umbuni, 1982 Solomon Islands, Malaita Province, Kwaio - 35mm film
Kazakhstan, Sunset, 1998 - We camped out most nights on our drive across Russia and Kazakhstan. One evening in Kazakhstan, there was a fantastic sunset.
Thailand, Loei Prov, Upper Mekong River
Slovenia, Zetale Prov, Welcome To Zetale Obcina
Bangladesh, Tangail Prov, Cooking Ingredients
Cambodia, Krong Kaeb Prov, Coastal Scene
San Blas, Woman With Earrings, 2000 - One of the features of the San Blas costume were gold earrings. The ones shown in this photograph are enormous. I found photographing them challenging. The objective was to show them without having the photograph appear travelogish.
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Andean Falcon Near Molulu
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Porta Mountain Man House
Thailand, Maha Sarakham Prov, Squid Skewer