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
Slovenia, Tabor Prov, Hanging Corn
Slovenia, Trnovska Vas Province, Barn Side, 2006 - What a beautiful barn! A fine combination of modern and old, art and practicality.
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.
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Quebrada De Inca Huasi
Slovenia, Brezice Prov, Bridge Stop
Ivy Sleeping
Indonesia, Bali Province (Provinsi)
Cambodia, Krong Kaeb Prov, Statue
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Water Scene
Australia, Lord Howe, Balls Pyramid, Side View, 2001 - Balls Pyramid, shown in this photograph, is the tallest stack in the world, at 562 meters of elevation. A stack is a steep pillar of rock jutting out of the ocean. This lies 13 miles from Lord Howe Island, a possession of Austrailia, 440 miles to the east.
Falkland Is, Houses, 2006 - I woke late and found that all the passengers had gone off to Long Island on a day's excursion. The ship was refueling in a wide bay, quite far from the town. After spending the day somewhat disappointed that I had missed the excursion, our ship glided past silent lighthouses into the harbor of Stanley, the capital. I was thrilled to see the houses on the hill, like so much bright candy. I would never have seen this view had I made the day's tour. Like so many disappointments, there is opportunity for those that tune their awareness.