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Killer Whales Rising To Blow, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
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Killer Whales Rising To Blow, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Killer Whales Rising To Blow, 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. 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 titled "Killer Whales Rising To Blow, c1910–1913" by Herbert Ponting takes us back to the final expedition of Captain Robert Falcon Scott in 1913. As part of the Terra Nova Expedition, Scott and his team embarked on a journey to the South Pole with a diverse group of experts. The image showcases the majestic beauty of killer whales gracefully emerging from the icy waters. The contrasting black and white tones highlight their powerful presence against the backdrop of Antarctica's frozen landscape. It serves as a reminder that even in such harsh conditions, nature thrives. Scott's primary goal was to conduct scientific research while also aiming to be the first person to reach the geographic South Pole. However, upon reaching their destination on January 17th, 1912, they discovered that Norwegian explorer Amundsen had beaten them by a month. Tragically, facing extreme weather conditions and dwindling supplies during their return journey, Scott and his remaining team members perished at the end of March. Their bodies were found eight months later along with their poignant diaries. This photograph is an enduring testament not only to Ponting's artistic talent but also to Scott's unwavering determination and spirit of exploration amidst unforgiving circumstances. It serves as a poignant reminder of both humanity's quest for discovery and our vulnerability in nature's vastness.
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