Antarctica Collection (page 5)

Return of the Penguins, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
Return of the Penguins, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Autumn Sunset, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
The Autumn Sunset, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel Amid The Pinnacles of the Koettlitz Glacier (Edgar Evans standing), c1911, (1913)

Ponting Cinematographs The Bow of the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913)
Ponting Cinematographs The Bow of the Terra Nova Breaking Through the Ice-Floes, c1910– 1913, (1913). Camera artist Herbert G Ponting (1870-1935) lies on planks to film the ship

Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910– 1913, (1913). Sailors on the Terra Nova. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans

Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, c1911, (1913)
Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp (Left to right - P.O. Evans, Bowers, Wilson, Scott. Enlarged from a cinematograph film), c1911, (1913)

Edward A. Wilson, B. A. M. B. c1910s, (1913). Artist: Emery Walker
Edward A. Wilson, B.A. M.B. c1910s, (1913). Doctor, painter and naturalist Edward Wilson (1872-1912) died with Scott on the way back from the Pole

The Fram in the Bay of Whales, Antarctica, 1911-1912. Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole on 14th December 1911

Adelie penguins on iceberg, Antarctic Peninsula
Adelie penguins on iceberg with coastal glacier in background, colorful in late evening sun, summer, Wiggins Glacier; Antarctica; Antarctic Peninsula; Southern Ocean

Icebergs, Wiggins Glacier, Antarctica
Floating icebergs and massive coastal glacier desceding to sea, full of crevasses, ridges and fissures created by its constant movement, weight and melting process, colorful in late evening sun

Antarctic airfield. Ski-equipped Hercules LC130 aircraft taking off from an airfield in West Antarctica. The aircraft is operated by the US New York Air National Guard

Front cover of the Sphere Scott Memorial Number
Front cover of The Sphere, Memorial Number of the Scott Antarctic Expedition showing a sombre scene of a group of men praying by a cairn topped with a cross in memory of Captain Scott, who died

Antarctic Krill - Shoal JPF33824
JPF-9387 Antarctic Krill Shoal Euphausia superba crustacea Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Port Lockroy. Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) and Cruise Ship Clipper Adventurer

Emperor Penquins - Walking on snow and tobogganing over sea ice - Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
CK-4277 Emperor Penquins - Walking on snow and tobogganing over sea ice Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ernest Shackleton, British explorer, c1909. Portrait of Shackleton (1874-1922) from his book The Heart of the Antarctic, an account of his expedition of 1908-1909 on board the Nimrod

Cephalodiscus species
Plate 5 from British Antarctic Expedition 1910 -13 (Terra Nova): Zoology. Vol. IV, (1918) NO. 2. Cephalodiscus. By W. G. Ridewood, D.Sc. Pp. 11-82 : 12 textfigures, 5 plates and a map. 1918, 4to

Portrait of a chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus), Half Moon Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Glacier and icebergs in Cierva Cove, Antarctica, Polar Regions

First year sea ice and brash ice near Petermann Island, western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Kodak jar with pebbles from Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes for
Kodak jar with pebbles from emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) stomach Collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Basalt bomb
Geological specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition. It had a broad scientific programme and collected thousands of geological

Meteorite in Antarctica
A large meteorite found in the MacAlpine Hills, Antarctica in 1988

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua), Cuverville Island, Antarctic peninsula

Gentoo Penguin - with chicks
JPF-8768 GENTOO PENGUIN - adult and young Antarctic Peninsula Pygoscelis papua Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor Penguins - group, one jumping off ice. Antarctic
AU-83-GR EMPEROR PENGUINS - group, one jumping off ice Antarctic Aptenodytes forsteri Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mr Bernacchi at work
Mr Bernacchi, a member of the British 1901-4 polar expedition, at work with an electrometer

Herbert Ponting (1870 - 1935), photographer best known for capturing the ill-fated Scott expedition to the South Pole, 1910 - 1913, pictured in his Antarctic kit in January 1912

Members of 1914 Antarctic expedition
Six members of the British expedition to Antarctica in 1914, with Sir Ernest Shackleton far left

Antarctica JPF 12193 Oates Land, Admiralty Mountains. © Jean Paul Ferrero / ARDEA LONDON
JPF-12193 Antarctica - Oates Land, Admiralty Mountains. Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chinstrap Penguin FG 7090 Pygoscells antarctica © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON
FG-7090 Chinstrap PENGUIN - Pygoscells antarctica Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wilkins Ice Shelf, Antarctica
Wilkins Ice Shelf. Satellite image showing the location of the Wilkins Ice Shelf (just above and right of centre) on the Antarctic Peninsula

Emperor Penguin - colony. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11358 Emperor Penguin - colony. Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor Penguin - Adult with young at feet. Snow hill island Antarctica
WAT-10875 Emperor Penguin - Adult with young at feet. Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chinstrap Penguin - Coming ashore South Orkneys, Antarctica BI007618. tif
COS-1748 Chinstrap Penguin - Coming ashore South Orkneys, Antarctica Pygoscelis antarctica Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cruise ship, Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Gentoo penguins and Anvers Island in background, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Looking east to west coast of Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Adelie penguins on iceberg, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Aircraft on the ground in a blizzard, Antarctica

Tourists on the bow of a cruise ship off the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Crabeater seal on ice floe, west coast of Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Chinstrap Penguin
JPF-8598 Chinstrap Penguins - jumping off blue iceberg Pygoscelis antarctica Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor Penguin - chick walking across ice. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11330 Emperor Penguin - chick walking across ice Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - Adult with young. Snow hill island Antarctica
WAT-10870 Emperor Penguin - Adult with young Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

King Penguins in blizzard - South Georgia - St. Andrews Bay - Antarctica
SM-1822 King Penguins in blizzard South Georgia - St.Andrews Bay - Antarctica Aptenodytes patagonicus Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Antarctica, the land of icy wonders and untamed beauty. A place where explorers like Captain Robert Falcon Scott braved treacherous conditions to uncover its secrets. As we delve into the history of this frozen continent, we find ourselves captivated by its fascinating tales. In 1775, Captain James Cook set foot on Antarctica's untouched shores, paving the way for future expeditions. Fast forward to the early 20th century, and we witness Captain Scott in his workshop aboard Terra Nova, meticulously preparing for his groundbreaking journey. The iconic image of a Frys Cocoa Advert featuring Captain Scott reminds us of the enduring spirit that drove these brave men forward. They were fueled not only by their determination but also by their love for this extraordinary land. As we explore further, a map unfolds before our eyes – adorned with illustrations depicting sea gulls soaring above vast ice sheets while penguins waddle along its frigid coastline. Elephant seals bask lazily under the Antarctic sun as tiny shrimp thrive beneath the frozen depths. Gazing at a satellite image capturing Earth at night, we realize just how isolated and pristine this continent truly is. Its remoteness makes it an ideal sanctuary for unique wildlife such as Emperor Penguins tending to their fluffy chicks in the Weddell Sea. Transporting ourselves back in time to 1911, Edward Wilson's artwork depicts sledging across endless white plains – an arduous yet awe-inspiring endeavor undertaken by those who dared venture here. The Wandering Albatross gracefully glides over open oceans surrounding Antarctica - a majestic sight that symbolizes freedom amidst desolation. With wings spanning wide and black feathers adorning their tips they can true masters of flight in this unforgiving environment. Henry Bowers' artistic rendition takes us inside Amundsen's Tent at South Pole - January 1912; a testament to human resilience and triumph against all odds. It serves as a reminder of the incredible feats achieved by these explorers.