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
Bangladesh, Brahmanbaria Prov, River Boat
Bangladesh, Dhaka Prov, Fisherman Nets
Vietnam, Bac Giang Prov, Wood Cart
Vietnam, Hai Phong Prov, Night Houseboat
UK, Bradford Prov, Dresser On Car
Vietnam, Quang Tri Prov, Oxcart
Slovenia, Luce Prov, Snail On Weed Bud Closeup
Flamingos in Flight, 2010
Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
To get a photo of the flamingos was not easy. They were far away and easily startled when I tried to get closer to them. My method of photographing animals is to approach them very slowly, not moving left nor right nor up nor down. True especially of birds, animals tend to look from only one eye. If moving slowly directly toward their line of vision, they are unsure if you are an an animal of prey or a fixed object.
Thailand, Rayong Prov, Temple
South Georgia, Gold Harbor, King Penguin Very Close Up, 2006 - The design on the bodies of the King Penguin are art in nature.