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A Proud Mother, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
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A Proud Mother, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
A Proud Mother, c1911, (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 II. [Smith, Elder & Co. London, 1913]
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A Proud Mother, c1911, (1913) captures a poignant moment from the final expedition of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, the renowned British Antarctic explorer. Led by Scott, the Terra Nova Expedition embarked on a daring journey to reach the South Pole in June 1910. This historic mission included a diverse team of scientists and experts who aimed to continue their scientific research while striving to be the first to conquer this uncharted territory. In this photograph taken by Herbert Ponting, we witness a tender scene amidst harsh conditions. A mother penguin stands tall and proud as she guards her precious chick against the unforgiving Antarctic backdrop. The image symbolizes resilience and determination in an environment that demands unwavering strength. Tragically, despite their valiant efforts, Scott's team arrived at the South Pole on January 17th, 1912 only to discover that Norwegian explorer Amundsen had beaten them there by a month. Plagued by blizzards and dwindling supplies during their return journey, Scott and his remaining companions succumbed to nature's wrath in late March. This haunting photograph serves as both a testament to human ambition and an enduring reminder of the perils faced by those who dare venture into unexplored realms. Preserved within its frame are not just images frozen in time but also stories of bravery etched upon history's icy canvas.
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