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
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple Detail
Turkey, Osmaniye Prov, Dinner Vegetables
Slovenia, Radlje Ob Dravi Prov, Coming Into Village
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Old Woman Pipe
Turkey, Agri Prov, Ishak Pasa Temple
Slovenia, Dravograd Prov, Landscape
Flamingos in Flight, 2010
Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
To get a photo of the flamingos was not easy. They were far away and easily startled when I tried to get closer to them. My method of photographing animals is to approach them very slowly, not moving left nor right nor up nor down. True especially of birds, animals tend to look from only one eye. If moving slowly directly toward their line of vision, they are unsure if you are an an animal of prey or a fixed object.
Slovenia, Cankova Province, Procession, 2006, IMG_5056 - The clergy and the firefighters in a procession.
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Tent After Storm And Pinnacles, 2006 - After the storm of Sept 8, 2006, the snowdrift reached the top of my vestibule (on the other side of this tent). The three pinnacles of Warming Island above the new strait were dusted with snow.
USA, Three Guys Top Golden Gate Bridge, 1980 - I stand in the middle. The two guys we met up top are on either side of me. Jeff Clymer snapped the photo.