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
Haiti, Les Cayes, Haitian Nefertitti, 2008 - By posing her against a white wall in the government office, I was able to illustrate her striking visage in a different way.
Latvia, Alusknes Prov, Aluksnes, Orchid -
Komodo, Dragon Face On, 2005 - To take this photograph I had to lay on the ground in front of the Komodo Dragon. Though using a telephoto lens, it was still a bit scary. They have been known to eat humans.
Turkey, Sirnak Prov, Black Hills
Vietnam, Bin Phuoc Prov, Girl
Slovenia, Kuzma Prov, House
UK, Cornwall Prov, Night Boats
Slovenia, Solcava Prov, Painted Tower
Slovenia, Ribnica Na Pohorju Prov, Man With Beer
Afghanistan, Bakery, 2002 - This bakery was on a main street in Kabul. Customers shoved money through a small window and came away with delicious flat bread. The baker had a rough life; the oven was hot. I asked to come in to the raised baking area. My feet are at the bottom of the photo. I bought some bread and ate it with kebab sold nearby.