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Everest expedition, 1922 - General Bruce and Captain Noel
Captain John Baptist Lucius Noel, the official photographer of the 1924 Everest expedition, pictured on shooting a film from the roof of a train carriage during the journey up the Teesta Valley. Standing by is Brigadier General Charles Granville Bruce, leader of the expedition. Date: 1922
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In this evocative photograph from 1922, we find Brigadier General Charles Granville Bruce, the esteemed leader of the 1922 Everest Expedition, and Captain John Baptist Lucius Noel, the expedition's official photographer, engaged in an important task aboard a train carriage as they journeyed up the Teesta Valley. The duo is poised on the roof of the moving train, with the lush, green landscape of Nepal unfurling before them. Captain Noel, a skilled cinematographer and photographer, is focused intently on his equipment, preparing to capture the breathtaking vistas and challenging terrain that lay ahead. The expedition team would rely on his expertise to document their historic attempt to conquer Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain. Beside him, General Bruce, a decorated military officer and experienced mountaineer, offers his support and guidance. The two men share a sense of determination and camaraderie, knowing that their journey would be fraught with challenges and uncertainty. The train ride through the Teesta Valley marked an essential stage in their preparations for the arduous climb. The team would need to acclimatize to the high altitudes, test their equipment, and strategize their approach to the mountain. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in their expedition, as they harnessed the power of technology and teamwork to record their journey and immortalize their historic attempt to conquer Everest.
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