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
South Georgia, Salisbury Plain, Penguin Biting Shoe, 2006 - The wildlife on South Georgia seemed unafraid of us. This curious penguin bit at my shoe as I lay on the beach photographing it.
Slovenia, Gorisnica Prov, Tractor
Greece, Trikala Prov, Meteora
Papua New Guinea, Huli Wigman 2 Koroba, 1983 - On the far right of his wig, there are red and yellow candy wrappers. The wigmen seemed to accept any items that were to them beautiful, without regard to new or old, synthetic or natural. They were both artists and living art. They were creative. They might have been trying to emulate the bird of paradise. The male bird of paradise is the one with spectacular plumage. This is used to attract the female. I dismissed my previous conception that interest in adorning the body was primarily a female trait. Many of my perceptions were dramatically altered as a result of being in contact with these exceptional people.
Latvia, Preilu Prov, Bike Rider -
Turkey, Bolu Province, Dolls
IN, Maluku Province, Seram, Insect, 2007, IMG_1071 - This surreal and utterly fantastic insect attracted my eye, sitting on the slender branch of a bush. The photograph is hand held using a Canon xTi digital camera.
Map of walk showing route from Socaire to Tilcara Chile
Slovenia, Majsperk Prov, Corn Storage
Estonia, Viljandimaa Prov, Metal Sculpture -