Antarctica Collection (#11)

Western Party in camp on December 20, 1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Group in the Hut in the Summer: Joyce at the Sewing Machine, 1908, (1909). Royal Naval seaman Ernest Joyce was in charge of dogs and sledges during the expedition

The Midwinters Day Feast, June 1908, (1909). The midwinter feast at the Nimrod Hut, Cape Royds. Ernest Shackleton is at the head of the table

Mawsons Chemical Laboratory, c1908, (1909)
Mawsons Chemical Laboratory. The bottles were coated with ice by condensation from the warm, moist air of the hut, c1908, (1909). The frozen laboratory of expedition physicist Douglas Mawson

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

One Thousand Feet Below The Active Cone, 1908, (1909). Members of the expedition who achieved the first ascent of Mount Erebus, Antarcticas second highest volcano

Forde Cooking Seal-Fry on the Blubber Stove at Cape Roberts, c1911, (1913). Artist
Forde Cooking Seal-Fry on the Blubber Stove at Cape Roberts, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Sledge Track Crossing An Adelie Penguins Track, 8 December 1911, (1913)
Sledge Track Crossing An Ade lie Penguins Track, 8 December 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Finnesko with Crampons, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Finnesko with Crampons, c1910– 1913, (1913). Finnesko - boots of tanned reindeer skin with the hair on the outside

The Crew of the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Crew of the Terra Nova, c1910– 1913, (1913). Crew: Stoker Angus McDonald, William McDonald, Engineer William A Horton, stoker William Burton, stoker Robert Brissenden

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) close up portrait, Antarctica

Snow petrel (Pagodroma nivea) flying, Antarctica, November

Icebergs with holes in the ice, Iceberg Alley, Pleneau Island, Antarctica

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on iceberg, Antarctica, February

Brinicles (brine icicles or ice stalactites) forming under the ice, growing towards the sea floor, Ross Sea, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Icebergs off the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, February 2009, Taken on location for BBC Frozen Planet series

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) males dive through openings in the sea ice to take their first swim in over 4 months as they have spent the bleak winter incubating their eggs

Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on iceberg, Antarctica, January

Arctic tern (Sterna Paradisaea) hovering in flight over an iceberg. Peterman Island
Arctic tern (Sterna Paradisaea) hovering in flight over an iceberg.Peterman Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica. February

Flock of Kelp / Southern black backed Gulls (Larus dominicanus) flying over iceberg. Graham Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica. February. (digitally altered image)

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) male surfacing in ice hole, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, Antarctica, November 2008

Ice cliffs of the Ross ice shelf, Antarctica

Black browed albatross flying over iceberg {Thalassarche melanophrys} South Georgia

Gentoo Penguin {Pygoscelis papua} walking through snow storm, Antarctica

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) calling, Cuverville Island. Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) jumping out of the sea, Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) Wiencke Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) head portraits, on the beach at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, South Atlantic. January

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) portrait, Snow Hill Island rookery, Antarctica, October

Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), adult in snow storm. Paulet Island, Antarctica

Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis Papua) jumping off an iceberg, western Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean

Emperor Penguins walking in a row, Antarctica

Emperor penguins diving {Aptenodytes forsteri} Antarctica. Emperor penguins are the bird diving champions and can acheive a depth of 500m

Mountains on the coast of Neumeyer channel, Antarctic Peninsula

Shackleton Expedition, the ship Endurance imprisoned by the ice is slowly sinking into the Weddell Sea on November 30, 1915

Falkland flightless steamer duck (Tachyeres brachypterus), a flightless duck endemic to the Falkland Islands. Male shows an orange, female a greenish beak. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus), at burrow with half grown chicks. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Iceberg at Enterprise Island, Antarctica

Brash ice & distant mountain on the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

Ice floating in Paradise Harbour, Antarctica

Gentoo penguins and refuge hut, Petermann Island, Antarctica

Mountains at sunset on the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

Iceberg in the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

Brash ice & distant mountains on the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

Brash ice floating below Una Peaks at False Cape Renard, Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

Mountains on the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

Mountains and glacier reflected in Paradise Harbour, Antarctica

Mountains and glacier reflected in the ice strewn sea in Paradise Harbour, Antarctica

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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.