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H. G. Ponting and One of His Cinematograph Cameras, January 1912, (1913). Artist
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H. G. Ponting and One of His Cinematograph Cameras, January 1912, (1913). Artist
H. G. Ponting and One of His Cinematograph Cameras, January 1912, (1913). Professional photographer Herbert George Ponting, FRGS, (1870-1935), the expeditions Camera artist and cinematographer, with his film camera mounted on a tripod. Ponting produced remarkable photographs of the Antarctic landscape under extremely challenging conditions. 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 Terra Nova Expedition, officially the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), included a geologist, a zoologist, a surgeon, a photographer, an engineer, a ski expert, a meteorologist and a physicist among others. Scott wished to continue the scientific work that he had begun when leading the Discovery Expedition to the Antarctic in 1901-04. He also wanted to be the first to reach the geographic South Pole. Scott, accompanied by Dr Edward Wilson, Captain Lawrence Oates, Lieutenant Henry Bowers and Petty Officer Edgar Evans, reached the Pole on 17 January 1912, only to find that the Norwegian expedition under Amundsen had beaten them to their objective by a month. Delayed by blizzards, and running out of supplies, Scott and the remainder of his team died at the end of March. Their bodies and diaries were found eight months later. From Scotts Last Expedition, Volume I. [Smith, Elder & Co. London, 1913]
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This print captures professional photographer Herbert George Ponting, known for his remarkable work in the Antarctic landscape. In January 1912, Ponting is seen with one of his cinematograph cameras mounted on a tripod, ready to capture the beauty and challenges of this icy wilderness. Ponting was part of the final expedition led by British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott. The Terra Nova Expedition aimed to continue scientific research and be the first to reach the geographic South Pole. However, upon their arrival on January 17th, 1912, they discovered that Norwegian explorer Amundsen had beaten them by a month. Despite facing extreme conditions and dwindling supplies, Scott and his team persevered until tragedy struck at the end of March. Their bodies and diaries were found eight months later. Ponting's photographs from this expedition are not only visually stunning but also serve as important historical records. They provide invaluable insights into the challenges faced by these explorers while showcasing the breathtaking landscapes they encountered. This particular image showcases Ponting's dedication to capturing moments through film during an era when cinematography was still in its infancy. It serves as a testament to both his technical skills and artistic vision. Preserved in this print is a glimpse into history - an enduring reminder of those who pushed boundaries in pursuit of knowledge and exploration amidst some of Earth's harshest environments.
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