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Herbert George Ponting Biography and Timeline

Follow Herbert George Ponting through 10 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Herbert George Ponting, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

10Distinct records
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1910–1911Years on this page

1910

Expedition Photographer Appointment

Photographer · London · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

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

Role range: 1910-1913

Expedition Photography

Photographer · Expedition Photographer · London · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Joins as photographer and cinematographer.

Role range: 1910-1912

1911

Cape Evans Winter Photography

Photographer · Cape Evans · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

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

Role range: 1910-1913

Cape Evans Photography

Photographer · Cape Evans · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Photographs expedition life, landscapes and wildlife around Cape Evans.

Role range: 1910-1912

Terra Nova Expedition Documentation

Photographer · Cape Evans · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

His images create an extensive visual record of the expedition.

Role range: 1910-1912

Antarctic Cinematography

Expedition Photographer · Cape Evans · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Films and photographs expedition work throughout the Antarctic winter.

Role range: 1910-1912

Cape Evans Visual Record

Expedition Photographer · Cape Evans · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

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

Role range: 1910-1912

Cape Evans Darkroom

Photographer · Cape Evans · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

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

Role range: 1910-1912

Cape Evans Lantern Lectures

Photographer · Cape Evans · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

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

Role range: 1910-1912

Cape Evans Photography

Photographer · Expedition Photographer · Cape Evans · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Photographs expedition life and Antarctic scenery.

Role range: 1910-1912

Records, sources and methodology

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