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
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Water Scene
Atlantic Ocean, Sea Ice, 2007, IMG_2968 - One of the spectacles of the world is to see the sea ice in the north of the world. At some times it is scary, when you think of the world melting. At other times, it is magnificent art, when you let your mind see it without thought.
Vietnam, Thua Thien-Hue Prov, Night Shrine
Thailand, Chiang Mai Prov, Light Painting
Madagascar, Mouse Lemur, 2003 - In Ranomafano, a guided night hike gave a portrait of nocturnal life. This mouse lemur was lured by the banana, bait set by the guide. This tiny lemur was barely as big as his quarry.
Thailand, Loei Prov, Upper Mekong River
Thailand, Sukothai Prov, Sukothai Buddha At Night
Singapore, Singapore, Pulau Ubin Rabbit
Java, Merapi Shadow, 1983 - When I arrived in Java in 1983, one of the first things I did was to climb Mt. Merapi, the fifth most active volcano in the world. Climbing at night allowed this photograph of the shadow of Merapi against the clouds in the first light of dawn.
Bangladesh, Sylhet Prov, Sun Shines Off Water -