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
USA, Wake Island, Bunker Battle Emplacement
Myanmar, Kayin Prov, Mount Zwegabin Sentawshin Temple
Chengdu Market, 1991 - I took this photo on my first trip to China with my new 4x5 Woodfield view camera using a time exposure.
Azerbaijan, Qazax Prov, Tree In Wind
Cambodia, Krong Kaeb Prov, Hanging Basket House
Slovenia, Hrpelje-Kozina Prov, Insect Mating On A Flower Closeup
Thailand, Samut Sakon Prov, Bangkok As Seen From Samut Sakon
Namibia, Epupa, Himba Woman, Child, 2000 - This is a photo of a Himba woman with her child. This Himba woman was very beautiful, and equally gentle. If I didn't know better, she seemed to be a queen, if not in name, then in spirit.
Cape Verde, Girl Dancing On Beach, 2006 - On the island of Santiago, I saw a group of young people dancing on the beach. I wanted to take a photograph, but I needed a central figure. As I approached with my camera, a young man told me I could not take a photograph of her. A moment later, he waved me towards her. Nothing was said, but I understood: If I wanted a photograph I needed to dance too. With my pack on my back, I danced with her for a half minute, to the delight of those looking on. I needed to catch the next bus to town, to return to the ship on time for departure. I said, in English, since I didn't speak Portuguese, "I've got to go. Now I will take the photograph." She was OK with it. 
Slovenia, Cerkvenjak Prov, Coat Of Arms