Antarctic Collection (page 2)

Emperor Penguin - Chick on Sea Ice Aptenodytes forsteri Snow Hill Island Antarctica BI011926
COS-2411 Emperor Penguin - Chick on Sea Ice Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penquin - With a large group of chicks - Snow Hill Island - Antarctica - October
CK-4266 Emperor Penquin - With a large group of chicks Snow Hill Island - Antarctica - October Aptenodytes forsteri Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - two adults with two chicks. Snow hill island - Antarctica Cleaned background, added sky
WAT-11301-M Emperor Penguin - two adults with two chicks Snow hill island - Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Image digitally manipulated M

Emperor penguin chicks (Aptenodytes forsteri), Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), chick and adults, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), chick, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)

Emperor Penguin - adults with chick. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11382-c Emperor Penguin - adults with chick Snow hill island - Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin
AU-72-GR Emperor Penguins - walk in line Aptenodytes forsteri March of the Penguins Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor Penguins - colony on ice in twilight Antarctic
AU-108-GR EMPEROR PENGUINS - colony on ice, pink light Antarctic Aptenodytes forsteri Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

17th century map of the New World

Scott of the Antarctic and his predecessors
Illustration showing Captain Scott with his team flying the Union Jack flag, along with the names of previous polar explorers with the chronology traced back over a map of Antarctica

Terra Nova on front cover of The Sphere
Farewell to civilisation - Captain Scott and his team pictured departing New Zealand in the Terra Nova, bound for Antarctica in December 1910 in their bid to become the first to reach the South Pole

Iceflow off the rugged west coast of the Antartic Peninsula, Antarctica

Emperor Penguin - colony in twilight Ross Sea, Antarctica. GRB03269
AUS-888 Emperor Penguin - colony in twilight Ross Sea, Antarctica. Aptenodytes forsteri Auscape Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Events / Exploration / Polar
Sledge party planting British flag. Shackleton, Scott and Wilson Discovery exploration of the Antarctic

Adult gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) leaping into the sea in Mickelson Harbor, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Inside Shackletons Hut
The interior of the hut of Ernest Shackleton (1907-9), which has been preserved in exactly the same state as left by Shackleton Date: 2005

Scott Polar Expedition 1910 - 1912 - Mount Erebus
The slopes of Mount Erebus, the active volcano on Ross Island in the Antarctic, shrouded in smoke and cloud, seen during the ill-fated Scott polar expedition to the South Pole, 1910 - 1912

Scott Polar Expedition - point of the Barne Glacier
A huge cliff of ice passed by the Terra Nova when she arrived at McMurdo Sound during the Scott Polar Expedition, 1910 - 1912. Date: 1913

MAP: ANTARTICA, 1647-62. Map of Antartica (Terra Australis Incognita) and surrounding areas from Jan Janssons " Novus Atlas" published, 1647-62, at Amsterdam

Water vapour maps of Antarctica, 2004
Water vapour maps of Antarctica. Satellite images of the increase in water vapour over Antarctica from 13 August to 14 October 2004 (the austral spring)

Emperor Penguin, Aptenodytes forsteri, Weddell Sea, Antarctica Chicks huddled together in creche on a cold day

Some of the men who found Captain Scott
Some of the Men who found the bodies of Captain Scott and his companions and erected a cairn, pictured on their return to New Zealand

Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae), Port Martin, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Emperor Penguin - adults and chicks. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11127 Emperor Penguin - adults and chicks Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - two adults with chick. Snow hill island - Antarctica. Removed back ground Penguins, added sky
WAT-11103-m Emperor Penguin - two adults with chick Snow hill island - Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri digitally manipulated image M

Emperor penguin chick and adulta (Aptenodytes forsteri), Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)

British Antarctic Survey base at Rothera, Antarctica

Chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarcticus), Half Moon Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Point Wild, where Shackletons men were rescued in 1916, one of the most historic locations in the Antarctic, Elephant Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Emperor Penguin - pair facing each other Antarctica GRB03733
AUs-1548 Emperor Penguin - pair facing each other Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Graham Robertson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - four adults walking across ice. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11353 Emperor Penguin - four adults walking across ice Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - adult and two chick. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11179 Emperor Penguin - adult and two chick. Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - chick wearing bowler hat. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11396-m1 Emperor Penguin - chick wearing bowler hat Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Clipper Antarctic
American clipper ship

Shackleton [Ritchie]
Sir ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON Irish Antarctic explorer

Glacier, Paradise Bay, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Emperor Penguin - two adults with chick. Snow hill island - Antarctica Cleaned background, added sky
WAT-11291-m Emperor Penguin - two adults with chick Snow hill island - Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri digitally manipulated image M

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), chicks in colony, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Events / Exploration / Polar
The Discovery frozen in during the Scott, Shackleton and Wilson exploration of the Antarctic

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), chick in brood pouch of parent, Snow Hill Island, Antarctic Peninsula

A midsummer sunset, February, 1915
Photographer: Hurley, James Francis (Frank) (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Date: February 1915

Oxo advertisement - Scott Antarctic expedition endorsement
Advertisement for Oxo as supplied to Captain Scott on his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole. The advert quotes a letter from Scott who wrote

The Quest, 1921
Sectional diagram of the Quest, the ship of the Shackleton-Rowett Oceanographical and Antarctic Expedition of 1921-22. Surrounding the image of the main ship are a number of interior views

RRS John Biscoe in heavy seas, Drakes Passage
Heavy seas. A large wave breaking against the bow of the RRS John Biscoe, a ship used to support the British Antarctic Survey

Emperor Penguin Aptenodytes fosterii pair with chick Weddell Sea Antarctica November

The Highway to the South - Scott expedition
The magnificent entrance to the Beardmore Glacier showing the snow slope leading up to the two massive granite pillars through which Captain Scott passed with his men

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"Exploring the Untamed Beauty: A Glimpse into Antarctica's Rich History" The Apollo 17 photograph of the whole earth showcases the mesmerizing view of Antarctica, a land untouched and enigmatic. Captain Robert Falcon Scott, known for his daring expeditions, even made an appearance in a Frys Cocoa advert, showcasing his adventurous spirit to the world. The Endurance expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton faced unimaginable challenges as their ship was trapped in ice, yet their resilience became synonymous with Antarctic exploration. Oronce Fine's world map from 1531 provides us with one of the earliest depictions of this icy continent that has captivated explorers throughout history. Witnessing Emperor Penguins brooding their chicks in the Weddell Sea reminds us of nature's remarkable ability to thrive even in extreme conditions. Sledging through treacherous terrains during Edward Wilson's iconic journey in 1911 reveals both the determination and hardships faced by early explorers like Captain Scott. In Captain Scott's workshop on board Terra Nova, we catch a glimpse of meticulous preparations undertaken before embarking on perilous journeys into uncharted territories. Snow Hill Island becomes witness to heartwarming scenes as Emperor Penguin adults diligently care for their adorable chicks amidst harsh Antarctic winters. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton stands tall among polar explorers who pushed boundaries and left an indelible mark on our understanding of this icy wonderland. Captured alongside fellow adventurers, Sir Ernest Shackleton exudes leadership and camaraderie while embodying the spirit that defines Antarctic exploration. Amundsen's Tent at South Pole immortalizes January 1912 when Roald Amundsen reached this coveted destination first—a testament to human ambition and endurance against all odds. Shackleton Portrait encapsulates his unwavering determination and resilience, inspiring generations to embrace the spirit of exploration and discovery.