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
England, Slough Prov, Bridge Castle
Slovenia, Sentjur Prov, Grasshopper
DK, Greenland, Bliss Bugt, Arctic Hare, 2007, IMG_3527CU1 - To get this photo I had to stalk the rabbit. Writer John Richardson from Esquire patiently accompanied me. We were on a walk. He thought I was nuts.
Thailand, Ranong Prov, Umbrellas
Turkey, Karabuk Prov, Colorized Night, 2009 - On the night of December 5, 2009, I drove into Karabuk province. I later wrote, "Still I drove on. Now it was after 4a. We passed into a small sector of Karabuk province. I continually studied the landscape in the dark to try to figure how I could glean something of it on to an image." This photograph was the result, taken at night.
Philippines, Rizal Province, Egg Sales Girl, 2007
India, Rajasthan, Cows Working Water Well, 1984 - This photograph shows how the Rajasthani farmers used animals to pump water from their wells. Some farmers used cows, some camels and, at one well, a cow and a camel shared duties. The farmer would ride them down a slope (such as seen here) with a yoke around the animal's neck, then hop off at the bottom and lead the animal back up to the top.
Latvia, Bauskas Prov, Birds -
Bangladesh, Sunamganj Prov, Woman
Slovenia, Skofljica Prov, Contraption