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
Dominican Republic,Santo Domingo, Bubbles, 2007 - This photograph was taken in the Plaza De Armas in Santo Domingo with a 500 mm Canon L lens.
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Prov, Landscape
UK, Rochdale Prov, Spider
Thailand, Yasothon Prov, Hand And Eels
PNG, Jeff Shea In Waterfall, 1983 - This photograph was taken during the walk from Wabia to Top Camp deep in the forest of New Guinea's Highlands. One memorable feature of bush walking in New Guinea is water. There was plenty of it. There was a lot of rain, and you can drink from every stream without fear of sickness: at least in 1983 when this photograph was taken.
Tibet, Everest, North East Ridge, Spring, 1995 -
This photograph was taken from Rongbuk Base Camp in the Spring, before the Monsoon. See other photographs on this site for what it looks like after the monsoon, when the rocky Everest is covered in snow.
Papua New Guinea, Koroba, Two Wigmen, 1983 - The man on the left plays the Koroba Flute. They said it was used to attract girls. They also used it to amuse themselves while they walked, to avoid boredom. These men are examples of how fit most of the men are. Only the very elderly seemed debilitated. Most men were very strong as a result of constantly walking up and down the incredibly difficult topography of the Highlands of New Guinea. Their toes are splayed out. At first I thought their feet looked odd. Later, I realized that it was my feet that were unnatural, a result of wearing shoes. Their feet were how feet are supposed to be.
Slovenia, Grad Prov, Farm Scene
Cambodia, Krong Pailin Prov, Chess Move
Cambodia, Krong Pailin Prov, Motorbike Salesperson