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
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Iraq, Marsh House, 2002 - In our eight days in Iraq, six months before the American invasion in 2003, we saw this traditional Marsh Arab house. We were on our way from Basra to Baghdad. I felt fortunate to see this exquisite example of construction from natural materials. It reminded me of Wilfred Thesiger, the author of The Marsh Arabs, famed British explorer who traveled across the Empty Quarter of Saudi Arabia.
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Slovenia, Solcava Prov, Soccer
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Thailand, Chanthaburi Prov, Pigs
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Turkey, Afyon Prov, Mosque
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Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia Goreme
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Slovenia, Sempeter-Vrtojba Prov, Cultivation
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Flamingos in Flight, 2010
Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
To get a photo of the flamingos was not easy. They were far away and easily startled when I tried to get closer to them. My method of photographing animals is to approach them very slowly, not moving left nor right nor up nor down. True especially of birds, animals tend to look from only one eye. If moving slowly directly toward their line of vision, they are unsure if you are an an animal of prey or a fixed object.
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Latvia, Gulbenes Prov, Figure In Window -
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Estonia, Valgamaa Prov, Leaves On Black Water -
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Kuwait, Camels in Truck, 2002 - I was driving when I saw the truck in front of me transporting camels. I took this photo out the window while trying to steer.