Jeff Shea

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

A time exposure gave a pleasant color palette from barriers alongside the road.
Azerbaijan, Astara Prov, Window
Greenland, North Coast, Arctic Knot Chick, 2007 - This arctic knot chick was one of four chicks that came out occasionally from under its mother's belly. The chicks ventured close to me, within about 8 feet, after I'd been there for awhile. The mother seemed to trust me. I moved very slowly for a good half hour. The markings are incredibly beautiful. This is taken at the landing site at Bliss Bugt. (Ref: Birds.)
Taiwan, Kaohsiung City Prov, Tug Boat
Jeff Shea With Jaguar Skin in Ichúm Village North of the Meséta, 2013 Venezuela, Bolivar Province (State)
Azerbaijan, Lankaran (AZ-LAN)Prov, Treed Landscape
Galapagos, Male Frigate Bird, 1997 - There were so many birds nesting in some places on the Galapagos that we had to avoid stepping on them. Here a male frigate bird displays his attractive gular sac.
Thailand, Saraburi Prov, Light Painting
Central African Republic, Pygmy Girl In Grass Skirt, 2000 - This young woman was from Bayanga area. Note the scarification on her arm.
DK, Greenland, Bliss Bugt, Arctic Hare, 2007, IMG_3527CU1 - To get this photo I had to stalk the rabbit. Writer John Richardson from Esquire patiently accompanied me. We were on a walk. He thought I was nuts.