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
Atlantic Ocean, Total Eclipse, Third Contact, 2006 - As the sun passed out of the eclipse, there is a singular moment when, without protective eye covering, one can see Bailey's Beads, a purplish light shining refracting through the mountains of the moon, and the first light of the sun. Instantly, it becomes blinding and one must turn their eyes away again.
UK, Sandwell Prov, The Cut
Everest, View Down About 2500m, from about 8000m, 1995 Tibet, Mount Everest - 35mm film
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, Crowd Accosts Old Man - I didn't know what precipitated this, but - although not visible in this photo - a crowd of people followed these men. The older man was forcibly brought to a place where he was sat down, awaiting some sort of proceeding.
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Stone House - Can you rely on the stories of others, or do you think it is better to go out and see and decide for yourself?
Turkey, Adana Prov, Tea Shop
Turkey, Sivas Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Vodice Prov, Village
UK, Oldham Prov, Night House
UK, Halton Prov, One Two Five