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, Spectators at Mani Rimdu, 1983 - Here, local village spectators delight in the antics of the monks during Mani Rimdu at Tengboche monastery.
Sapa Girl, 2008 Vietnam, Sapa - 8x10 film
Slovenia, Semic Prov, Kambic 1881 - A Marker At My Grandfathers House
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Susques Llama Walking
Vietnam, Quang Tri Prov, Temple Detail -
Flamingos in Flight, 2010
Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
To get a photo of the flamingos was not easy. They were far away and easily startled when I tried to get closer to them. My method of photographing animals is to approach them very slowly, not moving left nor right nor up nor down. True especially of birds, animals tend to look from only one eye. If moving slowly directly toward their line of vision, they are unsure if you are an an animal of prey or a fixed object.
Tanzania, Mjini Magharibi Prov, Arrival In Zanzibar On The Dhow
Romania, Farm Girl Sitting On Wagon, 1997 - On my visits to Romania in 1997, I brought an 8x10 camera. The beauty of the young women, so unassuming and natural in their rural environments, captivated me.
Slovenia, Podvelka Prov, SHED_Prov,_Jeff_Shea_Everest_Summit_May_24,1995_9a.m.,_1995,_35mmSlide-700x472.jpg)
China Xizang (Tibet) Prov, Jeff Shea Everest Summit May 24, 1995 9a.m.