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Looking down from the balloon across the plateau towards 'Discovery' (1901). From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903), 1905 (b/w photo)
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Looking down from the balloon across the plateau towards 'Discovery' (1901). From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903), 1905 (b/w photo)
7295477 Looking down from the balloon across the plateau towards 'Discovery' (1901). From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903), 1905 (b/w photo) by Shackleton, Ernest Henry (1874-1922); 24.8x16.2x3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A view looking over the side of the balloon basket at the plateau below. Seven crew members can be seen, with their shadows cast on the ice. The album claims that Shackleton, who took the photograph was 750ft up, although his biographer says 650ft.
A cloth covered album containing 48 photographic prints relating to the National Antarctic Expedition between 1901 and 1903 when E. H. Shackleton was sent home.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This print captures a breathtaking aerial view from a hot air balloon, looking down across the icy plateau towards the 'Discovery' during the National Antarctic Expedition of 1901-1903. The image shows seven crew members below, their shadows stark against the vast expanse of snow and ice. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, who took this photograph, claimed to be 750ft up in the balloon, although his biographer suggests it was actually 650ft.
The scene is both mesmerizing and haunting, with the desolate beauty of Antarctica stretching out as far as the eye can see. The album containing this print holds a total of 48 photographic prints documenting Shackleton's expedition to Antarctica, providing a glimpse into the harsh yet awe-inspiring landscape that he and his team encountered.
This image serves as a reminder of the incredible bravery and determination required to explore such remote and unforgiving environments. It captures a moment frozen in time, offering viewers a unique perspective on one of history's most daring expeditions.
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