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
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USA, AZ, Grand Canyon, Red Cactus Flowers, 1988 - These beautiful cactus flowers intrigued me.
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Slovenia, Sveti Jurij Province, Church Tower, 2006 -
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Uganda, Jeff Shea in Ruwenzoris, 1984 - In this photograph, i am walking out of the Ruwenzoris after six days of hiking and a failed attempt to reach Point Margherita, the highest peak in the mountain range. On September 28, 1984 at Ejuku Hut (3962 m) I wrote, "Stoned out of my head here in the most incredible landscape imaginable. Forests of giant groundsels cling (above 12,000 ft.) to soaring peaks. Mist moves in and out of the valleys, thunder occasionally dominates the audible spectrum. Rushing water, waterfalls and creeks crash through valleys."
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Lava Pours into the Sea, 1993
USA, Hawaii Province (State) - Photo by man from Millbrae, California. Name Unknown.
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Turkey, Bayburt Prov, Bayburt Castle
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UK, Sandwell Prov, The Cut
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Slovenia, Puconci Prov, Milk Men
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Azerbaijan, Baki Prov, Ancient Building
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Azerbaijan, Qax Prov, Young Woman
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South Georgia, Glacier Down To The Water, 2006 - South Georgia is one of the most spectacular places in the world to visit. There is an overwhelming abundance of wildlife. The scenery is sublime. Invisible in this photograph are the many seals on the shore below the glacier. The scale is so large that they are too small to be seen. There are literally millions of animals.