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
Nepal, Jeff Shea on the Summit of Island Peak, 1983 - In this photograph I revel in the accomplishment of reaching 20,000 feet for the first time. I celebrated by smoking a joint of ganja (marijuana). The truly fantastic thing here is the vast range of peaks behind me.
Strickland Gorge, Oksapmin Side, 1983
Papua New Guinea - 35mm Kodachrome film
On the Oksapmin side of the Strickland Gorge, the cliffs towered more than 10,000 feet above sea level.
Philippines, Batanes Prov, Coast
Slovenia, Mezica Prov, Town River
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Male Basket Pots
Slovenia, Nova Gorica Prov, Old Women
N Ireland, Down Prov, Lighthouse
Slovenia, Skofja Loka Prov, Wall Detail
Romania, Young Man In Doorway, 1997 - I walked across much of Transylvania. It was somewhat like walking into the past. The people lived simply. The land was rolling and beautiful. I traveled with a light pack, about 15 pounds, which included a Rolleiflex that I'd bought in Munich. The people all over the countryside were cooperative with my efforts to photograph them.
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Stone House Statue Decoration