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
Vietnam, Dong Thap Prov, Selling Bags
Turkey, Manisa Prov, Carpets For Sale
Tanzania, Cheetahs with Kill (far view), 1984 - This photograph was taken in Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. These two cheetahs had just killed a wildebeeste. They had had their fill and sat panting, unable to eat more.
Lithuania, Klaipedos Prov, Catch -
Tribal Girl with Embroidered Vest, 2010 Laos, Phongsaly Province (Khoueng)
DK, Greenland, On Way From Station Nord To Bliss Bugt, 2007, IMG_3267R - Before I went to Peary Land, in the north of Greenland, Dennis Schmitt told me that the scenery was otherworldly. This is particularly visible from the sky. From the ground it is not always clear what is a snow drift and what is frozen ocean.
UK, Rutland Prov, Watering The Plants
Ascension, Woman Mountain, Surreal Light Clouds 1, 2006 - After getting my fill of the artful play of light at the base of the mountain, I began to climb up it in late afternoon. I came to this place, and now I was in an even greater state of disbelief. I counted my good fortune, that I should witness a totally different aspect of this mountain, yet equally magnficent.
UK, Monmouthshire Prov, Smoker
Thailand, Pattani Prov, River Scene