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
Papua New Guinea, Eclipse Sepik River Area, 1983 - I experienced my first eclipse when I was at Frieda Strip on the Frieda River. Everything was cast in an other-worldly light.
USA, Guam, Island Detail
Slovenia, Gornji Grad Prov, Hillside
Romania, Young Man In Doorway, 1997 - I walked across much of Transylvania. It was somewhat like walking into the past. The people lived simply. The land was rolling and beautiful. I traveled with a light pack, about 15 pounds, which included a Rolleiflex that I'd bought in Munich. The people all over the countryside were cooperative with my efforts to photograph them.
Turkey, Burdur Prov, Dusk Landscape
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Girl With Long Hair
Slovenia, Dobrepolje Prov, Hay Cutter
DK, Greenland, North Coast, Yellow Flowers Like Radar, 2007, IMG_1440 - You can see the world from the perspective of a human, or you can explore the world from the perspective of an insect or a flower. I laid down in the tundra to take this photo of the beautiful miniature flowers.
Thailand, Nakhon Pathom Province, Pouring Lamp Oil, 2008, IMG_3070 - Practitioners of Thai Buddism pour oil at the temple.
UK, Peterborough Prov, Cathedral