Herbert George Ponting Biography

Ponting joins the expedition to create still photographs and cinematograph records of Antarctic work.

Joins as photographer and cinematographer.

Films and photographs expedition work throughout the Antarctic winter.

Ponting works from a dedicated darkroom inside the hut, processing photographs that document expedition life, landscapes and scientific activity.

Ponting gives illustrated evening talks using lantern slides, providing education and entertainment during the Antarctic winter.

Photographs expedition life and Antarctic scenery.

Creates an extensive visual record of people, wildlife and landscape.

Ponting works from his Cape Evans studio to document expedition life, equipment, animals and surrounding landscapes.

Photographs expedition life, landscapes and wildlife around Cape Evans.

His images create an extensive visual record of the expedition.