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
Nepal, Spectators at Mani Rimdu, 1983 - Here, local village spectators delight in the antics of the monks during Mani Rimdu at Tengboche monastery.
Turkey, Sivas Prov, Landscape
Close-up of Tiger Heron at Jaguar Falls, 2014
Venezuela, Bolivar Province (State)
It took me a half hour to stalk this bird in order to photograph it, as I only had a 24-120 mm lens. I crawled over rocks, stopping frequently, until I was within about 20 meters of it.
Nauru, Frigate Birds, 2002 - In Nauru, someone had invented a way to catch frigate birds, a bird not normally kept in captivity. He had them in a net on the ocean side.
Tibet, Everest, Rabu La, Looking To Kanchenjunga, 1995 -
The Rabu La or Rabu Pass is a short walk, perhaps two hours, from Advanced Base Camp on Everest's North Ridge Route. The Kangshung Glacier heads off in the direction of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain, visible on the left of the photograph in the distance. This photograph shows only part of the view. If you can, go there. It is truly an amazing place.
Slovenia, Tabor Prov, Man On Bike
UK, Brighton And Hove Prov, Hotel
UK, Hampshire Prov, Hog
Thailand, Phayao Prov, Fisherman On Phayao Lake
Myanmar, Ayeyarwady Prov, Pagoda