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The "Terra Nova"at the Ice Foot (bromide print)
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The "Terra Nova"at the Ice Foot (bromide print)
3106142 The " Terra Nova" at the Ice Foot (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912); Scotts last expedition; British Antarctic Expedition;
Very Rare Bromide Photographic Print from the original glass negative); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22440022
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Antarctic Antarctica British Antarctic Expedition Expedition Explorers Frozen Sea Ice Floe Iceberg Icicle Polar Polar Exploration Pole Scott Scotts Expedition South Pole Terra Nova Black And White Photograph
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This photograph captures a historic moment in polar exploration. The image showcases the renowned ship, "Terra Nova" at the Ice Foot, surrounded by an icy landscape that stretches as far as the eye can see. Taken by Herbert Ponting during Robert Falcon Scott's last expedition to Antarctica, this bromide print is a rare gem from the original glass negative. The "Terra Nova" stands tall and proud against the frozen sea, its sturdy frame a symbol of British determination and ambition. This vessel carried Scott and his team on their perilous journey to conquer the South Pole, marking a significant chapter in polar exploration history. The photograph exudes an air of mystery and adventure; one can almost feel the biting cold wind that sweeps across the ice floe. The jagged iceberg looming in the distance adds to the awe-inspiring beauty of this desolate yet mesmerizing environment. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we are transported back in time to an era when explorers braved unimaginable challenges in pursuit of scientific discovery and human achievement. It serves as a reminder of our innate curiosity and relentless spirit for exploration. This exceptional piece from Bridgeman Images' collection allows us to witness firsthand both the grandeur and harshness of Antarctica's icy realm—a testament to mankind's unwavering quest for knowledge amidst nature's harshest elements.
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