Ponting Collection (page 6)

Ponting Developing a Plate in the Dark Room, c1910–1913, (1913)
Ponting Developing a Plate in the Dark Room, c1910– 1913, (1913). Professional photographer Herbert George Ponting, FRGS, (1870-1935), the expeditions Camera artist and cinematographer

Pancake Ice Forming Into Floes Off Cape Evans, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist
Pancake Ice Forming Into Floes Off Cape Evans, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Lieut. Pennell with a Prismatic Compass, December 1910, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lieut. Pennell with a Prismatic Compass, December 1910, (1913). Lieutenant Harry Pennell (1882-1916) was responsible for the first sighting of Oates Coast, and named it after Captain Lawrence Oates

A Weddell Seal About To Dive, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
A Weddell Seal About To Dive, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

The Last Boat Leaves for the Ship, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Last Boat Leaves for the Ship, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Emperor Penguins Eggs from Cape Crozier, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Emperor Penguins Eggs from Cape Crozier, 1911, (1913). Three eggs collected from the Emperor Penguin breeding grounds. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott

A Weddell Seal Getting On To The Ice, November 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
A Weddell Seal Getting On To The Ice, November 1911, (1913). A Weddell seal climbs out of a hole onto the ice. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott

A Pair of Adelie Penguins, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
A Pair of Ade lie Penguins, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

The Barne Glacier: A Crevasse With A Thin Snow Bridge, c1910–1913, (1913)
The Barne Glacier: A Crevasse With A Thin Snow Bridge, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Lieut. Tryggve Gran, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lieut. Tryggve Gran, c1910– 1913, (1913). Ski expert Tryggve Gran. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Something of a Phenomenon - A Fresh-Water Cascade, c1910–1913, (1913)
Something of a Phenomenon - A Fresh-Water Cascade, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

An Adelie Penguin About To Dive, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
An Ade lie Penguin About To Dive, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Dr. Wilson and Dr. Atkinson Loading The Harpoon Gun, c1910–1913, (1913)
Dr. Wilson and Dr. Atkinson Loading The Harpoon Gun, c1910– 1913, (1913). Surgeon and parasitologist Edward L Atkinson RN (1881-1929), and zoologist Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

The Summit of Mount Erebus, c1910-1912, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Summit of Mount Erebus, c1910-1912, (1913). Erebus is the second-highest volcano in Antarctica and the southernmost active volcano on Earth

The Depot Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans, 13 April 1911, (1913)
The Depo t Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans (Left to right - Taylor, Wright, Evans, Bowers, Scott, Debenham, Gran, P.O. Evans, Crean), 13 April 1911, (1913)

Oates and Meares at the Blubber-Stove in the Stables, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Oates and Meares at the Blubber-Stove in the Stables, 1911, (1913). Captain Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) and dog-team driver Cecil Meares cooking seal blubber to feed the sledge dogs

Finnesko, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Finnesko, c1910– 1913, (1913). Boots of tanned reindeer skin with the hair on the outside. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Summer Time - The Ice Opening Up, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Summer Time - The Ice Opening Up, c1910– 1913, (1913). Penguins. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The Return of the Sun, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Return of the Sun, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

The First Ice-Berg, c1910, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The First Ice-Berg, c1910, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Manning the Pumps, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Manning the Pumps, c1910– 1913, (1913). Crew on the Terra Nova. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Stareek Malingering, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Stareek Malingering, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

C. S. Wright, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
C. S. Wright - Some Members Of The Supporting Parties As They Appeared On Their Return From The Polar Journey, January 1912, (1913). Physicist Charles Seymour Wright (1887-1975)

Petty Officer P. Keohane, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Petty Officer P. Keohane - Some Members Of The Supporting Parties As They Appeared On Their Return From The Polar Journey, January 1912, (1913)

The Midnight Sun in McMurdo Sound, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Midnight Sun in McMurdo Sound, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

C. H. Meares and Osman, The Leader of the Dogs, 28 August 1911, (1913). Artist
C. H. Meares and Osman, The Leader of the Dogs, 1913. Chief dog-handler Cecil Meares (1877-1937) with his dog Osman. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Lieut. H. R. Bowers - Birdie, January 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lieut. H. R. Bowers - Birdie, January 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Henry Birdie Bowers (1883-1912) died on the way back from the South Pole with Scott and Wilson

Dr. Simpson in the Hut at the Other End of the Telephone Timing the Observation, c1911, (1913). Meteorologist George Simpson (1878-1965)

The Stables in Winter, c1910–1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Stables in Winter, (The figure is Captain Oates) c1910– 1911, (1913). Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) suffering from gangrene and frostbite, walked from his tent into a blizzard

Oates and Meares Out Ski-Ing in the Night, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Oates and Meares Out Ski-Ing in the Night, c1911, (1913). Captain Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) and dog-team driver Cecil Meares on skis

Dr. Atkinsons Frost-Bitten Hand, 5 July 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Dr. Atkinsons Frost-Bitten Hand, 5 July 1911, (1913). Frostbite-affected hand of Dr Edward Atkinson (1881-1929). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Dr. Wilson and Lieut. Bowers Reading The Ramp Thermometer, c1911, (1913). Artist
Dr. Wilson and Lieut. Bowers Reading The Ramp Thermometer in the Winter Night, - 40° Fahr. (A flashlight photograph), c1911, (1913)

Dr. Atkinson in his Laboratory, 15 September 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Dr. Atkinson in his Laboratory, 15 September 1911, (1913). Surgeon and parasitologist Edward Atkinson (1881-1929) led the party which found the tent with the bodies of Scott, Bowers and Wilson

Winter Work (Left to right - Debenham, Cherry-Garrard, Bowers, Evans, Taylor), c1911, (1913). Geologist Frank Debenham, zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Lieutenant Henry Bowers

The Castle Berg, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Castle Berg, 1913.c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

A Berg Drifting in McMurdo Sound, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
A Berg Drifting in McMurdo Sound, c1910– 1913, (1913). Iceberg with penguins in the foreground. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Dr. Wilson Working Up The Sketch Which Is Given at P. 258, 1911, (1913). Artist
Dr. Wilson Working Up The Sketch Which Is Given at P. 258, 1911, (1913). Doctor, painter and naturalist Edward Wilson (1872-1912)

Lillie and Dr. Levick Sorting a Trawl Catch, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lillie and Dr. Levick Sorting a Trawl Catch, c1910– 1913, (1913). Biologist Dennis G Lillie and medical officer G. Murray Levick

The Terra Nova in McMurdo Sound, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Terra Nova in McMurdo Sound, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The Point of the Barne Glacier, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Point of the Barne Glacier, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Surf Breaking Against Stranded Ice at Cape Evans, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist
Surf Breaking Against Stranded Ice at Cape Evans, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Hut Point and Observation Hill, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Hut Point and Observation Hill, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Lieut. Rennick and a Friendly Penguin, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lieut. Rennick and a Friendly Penguin, 1911, (1913). Crew member Harry Rennick. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Lieut. H. E. De P. Rennick, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lieut. H. E. De P. Rennick, c1910– 1913, (1913). Crew member Harry Rennick. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Captain Scott Wearing The Wallet in Which He Carried His Sledging Journals, c1910-1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Members of the Polar Party Getting Into Their Sleeping-Bags, c1911, (1913). Artist
Members of the Polar Party Getting Into Their Sleeping-Bags (Left to right - P.O. Evans, Scott, Bowers, Wilson. Enlarged from a cinematograph film), c1911, (1913)

The Tide-Crack at Razorback Island, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Tide-Crack at Razorback Island, 1911, (1913). Seal emerging from the ice. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Nelson and His Gear, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Nelson and His Gear, 1913. c1911, (1913). Biologist Edward W Nelson (1883-1923). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

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"Ponting: Capturing the Spirit of Adventure and Exploration" Step into the captivating world of Ponting, a name that resonates with tales of bravery and discovery. From Scott of the Antarctic to Prince and Princess Ito of Japan, Herbert Ponting's artistic prowess immortalizes historical moments for generations to come. In his iconic photograph from The Sphere, we witness Scott's epic expedition through the lens of Ponting's camera. The image transports us to a time when courage knew no bounds and exploration pushed humanity to its limits. Ponting's talent extends beyond photography; his brushstrokes bring life to Prince and Princess Ito of Japan and their family in 1909. Through artistry, he captures their regal grace, preserving their legacy for future admirers. The frozen landscapes become alive as Captain Scott glides on skis in another masterpiece by Ponting. This snapshot freezes time amidst an icy wilderness, showcasing both man's resilience and nature's breathtaking beauty. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter The Second Western Party on the day they were rescued by ship - a moment forever etched in our minds thanks to Ponting's skilled eye. We can almost feel the relief emanating from their faces as they are saved from treacherous conditions. Robert Falcon Scott himself becomes a subject under Ponting’s lens – an explorer whose determination echoes through time. His unwavering spirit is captured in every frame taken by this remarkable artist. Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard return from Cape Crozier in yet another poignant photograph by Herbert Ponting. Their triumphant expressions speak volumes about human endurance against all odds - a testament to both individual strength and camaraderie forged during arduous expeditions. It also ventured into cinematography with his groundbreaking "Ponting Cinematographs. " These moving images allow us glimpses into life aboard Terra Nova - capturing not only still frames but also the essence of adventure in motion.