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
Ghana, Jeff Shea With Tomato Merchants, 1987 - I found the people in Ghana to be very friendly. This photograph was taken in my first week in West Africa.
Seram, Mating Insects Closeup, 2006 - While on the walk back to Roho on my first abandoned attempt to hike to Manusela in the mountain forests of Seram, I saw these insects while crossing an area of felled trees. I stooped down to photograph. It was not until nearly 5 months later that I saw the photograph. I was amazed at the scene. The male was mounting the female and grasping her with his arms. Even his sexual organ was clearly visible entering the female. Their bodies were a lustrous metallic of different colors - aluminum, green and blue. I imagined how they saw each other. That they could find great beauty in each other seemed probable to me.
UK, Bolton Prov, House
Latvia, Liepaja Prov, Industrial Tower -
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Sunset On Salinas Grande
USA, California Prov, Stanislaus National Forest
Turkey, Ardahan Prov, Two Women
Myanmar, Magway Prov, Betelnut Preparation -
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Dam
Touareg Woman with Children, 1987 Mali, Mopti area - 6x6cm West Africa 1987