This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2450 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
Vietnam, An Giang Prov, Bus Ride
Singapore, King Of Saxony Bird Of Paradise, Jurong Bird Park, 2008, IMG_9488 - Twenty five years earlier, the highlanders of New Guinea wore the feathers of the King of Saxony bird of paradise in their headdress. This elusive bird is most easily seen at the Jurong Bird park. But even then, such a view requires patience. Their feathers, when viewed up close, are remarkable, each "branch" in itself comprised of smaller versions of itself.
Turkey, Karaman Prov, Landscape
Thailand, Amnat Charoen Prov, Tree Bark
Thailand, Tak Province, Dinosaur Foot, 2008, IMG_3393 - The large trunk of the largest Krabak tree in Thailand appears to me like the feet of a huge dinosaur.
Thailand, Nakhon Sawan Prov, Elephant To Work
Seram, Dragonfly, 2006 - On the walk from Ilela Mariena to Kanikeh, deep in the jungle, we stopped for lunch. While my guides cut up deer meat, I sat in the shallows of a stream photographing insects. Here a dragonfly sits on a floating leaf in the sun.
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple Buddha Detail
Azerbaijan, Bilasuvar Prov, Sheep
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, Roadside