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, Krsko Prov, Broken Window
USA, San Francisco After A Storm, 2005 - There was a big storm. We ate our dinner out because there was no power in the house. When we came home, I marveled at this beautiful scene.
Singapore, Riverside Point At Dusk, 2007 - Along the main canal that supports night life is Riverside Point, not far from the Swiss Hotel. Staying along this canal, one can go out of their hotels (Riverview, Gallery, etc.) and walk for an hour or more along the footpaths bordering the water.
Ascension, Green Mountain From Cinder Cone After Sunset, 2006 - I arrived on the top of the cinder cone just as darkness fell. This is a 30 second exposure. I had to descend in near-total darkness. In the distance is Green Mountain, the highest mountain on Ascension. The lights of the town below shine in the twilight.
Turkey, Mardin Prov, Tea Glasses
Slovenia, Koper Prov, Peeling Paint
Chile, Torres Del Paine, 2004 -
Rocks for Sale, 2009 Bangladesh, Sylhet Province (District)
India, Rajasthan, Cows Working Water Well, 1984 - This photograph shows how the Rajasthani farmers used animals to pump water from their wells. Some farmers used cows, some camels and, at one well, a cow and a camel shared duties. The farmer would ride them down a slope (such as seen here) with a yoke around the animal's neck, then hop off at the bottom and lead the animal back up to the top.
Solomon Islands, Jeff Shea Getting Coconuts, 1983 - After watching the locals, I had to try my hand at climbing up this tree to fetch a coconut.