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
USA, Shadow Shaking Hands On Golden Gate Bridge Cable, 1980 - My friend Jeff Clymer and I, at his suggestion, climbed the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco on a clear and still night. We were prepared, bringing ropes and clips. We walked up the cables. In this photograph, we used the fact that the beacon only cast light on the cable periodically. While I held the shutter open, Jeff Clymer held out his hand. Then--when there was no light--he turned his body around and held out his hand in the other direction as the beacon light passed over him again.
Antarctica, Looking Back On Way To Vinson, 1997 - This is a view looking back towards the direction we had come from Base Camp, on the way to climb to the summit of Mount Vinson. The tracks in the ground are from the sled I was pulling. Sleds are uses to transport gear, being pulled by ropes attached to a climbers harness.
China, Heilongjang Province, Harbin Ice Festival, 1992 - In 1992, I went to Harbin with my fiance at the time (later married, then ended). It was romantic: ice cold temperatures, dingy hotels and love in between visits to the ice castles. The Harbin Ice Festival is worth a visit.
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Boat Scene
Lithuania, Kauno Prov, Mushrooms -
Tanzania, Buzzard Spreading Wings, 1990 - Vultures follow the migrating wildebeests, as the lions always ensure carrion.
Turkey, Agri Prov, Landscape
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia
Slovenia, Gornja Radgona Prov, Two Tractors Getting Gas
Slovenia, Grad Prov, Church Side