This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2450 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
Indonesia, Sumatera Barat Prov, Local House
Thailand, Chumphon Prov, Elephant and Rider
Thailand, Sa Kaeo Prov, Cane Worker
UK, Derby Prov, Temptress
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Temple Detail
Myanmar, Magway Prov, Magway Boat -
South Sandwich Is, Green Seal Rookery, 2006 - When we arrived at Saunders Island, we were told we could not land due to lack of suitable access for a zodiac. I begged to differ, but I was not in charge. There were many fur seals and penguins on the shore. Even though I didn't land, doing a Zodiac cruise along the shores afforded views not possible from land.
Slovenia, Smartno Pri Litiji Prov, Smartno Next To Litija
Greenland, Constable Pynt, Liverpool Land, Chikka's Profile, 2006 - Chikka, the dog whose occupation was to protect the settlement at the Constable Pynt airstrip from bears was the most amazing animal I ever met. He he was so spirited, running full steam up the hill in snowdrifts. He tagged along one afternoon as I walked miles up to the plateau above Constable Pynt.
China, Yunnan, Er Che Du Ma With Sunflower, 1994 - I visited Moshuo Lake on the border between Yunnan and Sichuan provinces. The tradition there was for the women to be the property owners. The man would call at the house at night, and as long as the woman answered, he had a home. Er Che Du Ma, the lovely girl in the photograph, was tending a small store. I asked her if I could photograph her. She enthusiastically ran home and changed into her traditional clothes. I shot about fifty 8x10 images of her. I felt I was in love with her for a long time after. I wrote to her. I think she wrote to me once. I was surprised to learn she was going to the city to study. Moshuo Lake was far removed from modern life in 1994. I eventually lost contact. I forget if I ever wrote to her that I loved her.