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
Slovenia, Mezica Prov, Village River
Mount Paektu, 2013
North Korea, Yanggang-do Province
Afghan Girl, Afghanistan, 2002 - This photograph was taken about 30 miles outside of Kabul. The girl’s eyes were mesmerizing, reminding me of a famous National Geographic photo taken many years ago. Many Afghanis had blue/green eyes such as these.
N Ireland, Ards Prov, Houses On Water
Slovenia, Rogasovci Prov, Stork
Kelly in Sunlight at Hornbillville, 1983
Papua New Guinea, East Sepik Province, Frieda River - 35mm film
Slovenia, Lukovica Province, Horse Eye, 2006, IMG_6142 - This horse has a blue eye.
Lithuania, Vilnius Prov, Window Conversation -
Singapore, Snow Owl, Singapore Zoo, 2008, IMG_9494 - The snow owls sits motionless in this make-believe winter at the Singapore Jurong Bird Park.
Congo Zaire, Baboon On Riverboat, 1984 - I took this photograph on the riverboat on the way to Kinshasa from Kisangani. This animal was a pet of one one of the people on board. I assume this is a baboon, based on research, but I cannot confirm it.