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
Antarctica, Sled Tipped Over With Ice Slope Ahead, 1997 - This is a typical scene for traveling with a plastic sled on snow and ice. Sometimes it is hard to control, and it tips over. Not much fun when you are trying to get somewhere in Antarctica! This photograph is taken on the way to climb Mount Vinson, Antarctica's tallest peak.
Israel, Northern Prov, Muslim Man
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Eng Woman
Slovenia, Moravce Prov, Old House
UK, Carmarthenshire Prov, Street Party
Slovenia, Kranjska Gora Prov, High Country
Slovennia, Turnisce, Bird With Feathered Feet, 2006 - On the side of the road was this bird wit feathered feet. I had never seen such feet on a bird, ever. I snuck up slowly to get as close as I could.
UK, Dorset Prov, Donkey
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Young Cross Fox, 2006 - Dennis Schmitt said that this cross fox's fur was dark because it was young. The fur turns white when it reaches adulthood.
Slovenia, Rogasovci, Sunset Over Village, 2006 - In Slovenia, I made it a point to take at least three photographs in every one of the 193 obcina I visited: one of the land, one of the people and one an artful photo of my own choosing. I arrived in Rogascovci just at dusk, somewhat discouraged that I had missed the light. An incredible red sun appeared as it lowered onto the horizon. Rushing out of the car, I pulled my lens out to 350mm and took several shots. Just then, hundreds of birds sailed across the sky.The moral of this experience for me was to pursue dreams to their end and never to be discouraged to keep trying. (This photo is not touched up at all.)