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
Chile, Antofagasta Prov, San Pedro De Atacama Rastafari
Turkey, Kocaeli Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Solcava Prov, Mountain Scene
Taiwan, Taipei County (TW-TPQ) Prov, Welder
Indonesia, Bali, Dancer Twirls Whisk, 2005 - Who says that magic does not exist? The world of color and light is certainly magic. The only thing that separates us from it is our concept of time and our instruments to see it. In this time exposure, reality takes on a different, and beautiful, perspective.
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia
Pacific Ocean, Seascape, 1982 - Traveling across the ocean in a small boat offers an experience that cannot be gotten any other way. Being close to the water and without the protection of a large vessel gives one a sense of freedom. The ocean, despite what governments might purport, is truly still a no-man's land. It is a place without a country. It is the world as it once was. Here, a beautiful sunset inspired me.
Slovenia, Bistrica ob Sotli Prov, Ladybug
Azerbaijan, Dashkasan Prov, Dashkesan Town
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.