Antarctica Collection (page 4)

Digital illustration of Antarctica

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) pair, at Brown Bluff, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Captain Scott film poster, 1913 C014 / 2073
Captain Scott film poster. This 1913 film told the story of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

World map, February 2004
World Map. Blue Marble: Next Generation cloud-free true-colour composite image of the Earth in February 2004. It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere and large areas of land are covered in snow

Antarctica, Drakes Passage. Giant Petrels, Macronectes giganteus, in flight over Drakes Passage. Largest of the petrel family, Giant petrels, unlike albatrosses, forage on both land and sea

Chinstrap Penguin - next to a Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua). Half Moon Island - Antarctic Peninsula
WAT-13608 Chinstrap Penguin - next to a Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua). Half Moon Island - Antarctic Peninsula Pygoscelis antarcticus M

Antarctica, Snow Hill. Two adult emperor penguins stand by their chick

The sledge party to White Island, February 1902: Shackleton and Wilson making camp
CH375987 The sledge party to White Island, February 1902: Shackleton and Wilson making camp, 1902 (w/c on paper) by Wilson

Looking North in McMurdo Sound, 1911, (1946). Creator: Edward Wilson
Looking North in McMurdo Sound, 1911, (1946). View of seals in Antarctica by Dr Edward Wilson, a member of Robert Falcon Scotts doomed expedition to the South Pole

A Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
A Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (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

Map - British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Track Chart of Main Southern Journey, 1913. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) group walking along snow, Cuverville Island. Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

An Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis Adeliae) at Paulet Island, Antarctic Peninsula, building a nest with rocks and pebbles in the snow

American ethnographic map
Illutration of American ethnographic map

Two Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) fighting, Deception Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Picture No. 11676006
Gentoo Penguins squawking. Date:

Cape Washington, Antarctica. Emperor Penguin Chicks standing in formation

Antarctica. Adelie Penguin gathers a pebble for a nest

King Penguin, Aptenodytes patagonica, in colonies in the Falkland Islands, Antarctica

Type A killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling and socializing in Gerlache Strait near the Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Unidentified large jellyfish in brash ice, Cierva Cove, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Adult gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua), Neko Harbor, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Sketch of South Trinidad
Within South West Bay with the monument and landing pier, South Trinidad, September 13 1901. Drawing by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912) made during the Discovery Expedition to Antarctica, 1901-1904

Antarctica, Anvers Island, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae) swims at surface in Fournier Bay

Captain Scotts Departure for Antarctica
Two photographs reporting the departure of Captain Scott and his team on board the Terra Nova, bound for Antarctica where they would attempt to reach the South Pole first

Weather balloon in Antarctica
Meteorlogical balloon being launched at Halley Station, British Antarctic Survey, Antarctica

South Georgia Island, St. Andrews Bay, King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) & Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella)

King Penguins Aptenodytes patagonicus group huddled together in blizzard Right Whale Bay South Georgia November

How Bad Weather held back Captain Scott
A map showing the different routes taken by the Norwegian team led by Roald Amundsen and the British team led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott towards the South Pole in 1911/12

The Head Quarters of the 1910 - 13 Scott Polar Expedition
A view showing Cape Evans where Captain Scott pitched his headquarters for his last expedition to the South Pole. The main positions of the surrounding district are also shown

The Great Ice Barrier, Antarctica, 1911
Photograph showing a member of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12 standing on top of the Great Ice Barrier, c.1911. Three men, under the command of Lt

Australia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of more dense population, particularly in Southeast Asia (top left) and on Australias east coast

Chinstrap Penguin - jumping off blue iceberg, Antarctic region, Islands in the southern oceans
JPF-13015 Chinstrap Penguin - jumping off blue iceberg Antarctic region, Islands in the southern oceans, Antarctic peninsular Pygoscelis antarctica Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for

Adelie Penguin - sitting on nest made from pebbles. Brown Bluff - Antarctic Peninsula
WAT-13622 Adelie Penguin - sitting on nest made from pebbles Brown Bluff - Antarctic Peninsula Pygoscelis adeliae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - two adults with chick. Snow hill island - Antarctica Cleaned background, added sky
WAT-11293-M Emperor Penguin - two adults with chick. Snow hill island - Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Image digitally manipulated M

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) and chick, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

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

Emperor Penguin - mutual bow Antarctica GRB00977
AUs-1549 Emperor Penguin - mutual bow Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Graham Robertson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - chick sheltering on adult's feet. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11401 Emperor Penguin - chick sheltering on adult's feet Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - adult and chick. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11370 Emperor Penguin - adult and chick Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - Young. Snow hill island Antarctica
WAT-10866 Emperor Penguin - Young Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pair of King Penguins - South Georgia - Antarctica
SM-1850-m Pair of King Penguins South Georgia - Antarctica Aptenodytes patagonicus Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Adelie Penguin
CH-853 ADELIE PENGUINS - leaping off ice Pygoscelis adeliae Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor Penguin - Marshalling chicks. Antarctic
AU-958-GR Emperor Penguin marshalling young Antarctic Aptenodytes forsteri Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

DDE-90023989
Antarctica, Port Lockroy, Ice fills Nuemeyer Channel near mountain peaks rising above Wiencke Island along Antarctic Peninsula. Date: 04/02/2010

Cape Evans in Winter (colour litho)
NBY332284 Cape Evans in Winter (colour litho) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

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

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

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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.