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
Turkey, Kocaeli Prov, Bread Case
South Sandwich Is, Two Penguins Jumping Up On Iceberg, 2006 - Two chinstrap penguins are in mid-air, while a third swims in the water. The magnificence of their effort can be seen in this photograph, the water droplets trailing from their bodies.
Scarf, 1998
Greenland, Constable Pynt, Liverpool Land, Chikka, 2006 -Chikka was the dog that protected Constable Pynt from bears. Constable Pynt is the airport that we flew into from Iceland and from there we flew by helicopter to Warming Island. In this photograph, Chikka follows me on a walk high up into the hills above Constable Pynt. Chikka was immediately likeable, everyone's best friend. This local dog, bred for sled-hauling, had an immense energy and was inspiring.
Vietnam, Thua Thien-Hue Prov, Night Shrine
Laos, Phongsali Prov, Tribal Girl
Turkey, Burdur Prov, Dusk Landscape
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Prov, Landscape
Cambodia, Kampong Spueu Prov, Fire
Slovenia, Ziri Prov, Wagon