Herbert Ponting exhibition of photographs and memorobilia

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Mostly pictures from Captain Scott’s Terra Nova expedition, but other fascinating artifacts and info about the man and his cameras.

The Atkinson, Southport until 2nd September.

www.theatkinson.co.uk

Herbert Ponting: Explorer and Photographer - Exhibitions at The Atkinson, Southport

An incredible life story told through photographs on loan from Scott’s Polar Research Institute and research carried out by biographer Anne Strathie.
www.theatkinson.co.uk

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He did an amazing photographic tour of Japan, if any of that work is on display it is also very worth seeing
 
lindsay said:
He did an amazing photographic tour of Japan, if any of that work is on display it is also very worth seeing
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There were only some small prints from that in a display on a covered table/vitrine.
 
lindsay said:
He did an amazing photographic tour of Japan, if any of that work is on display it is also very worth seeing
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I've just finished reading a biography of Ponting. What a life he had. Sad that most of his ventures didn't result in the financial rewards he hoped for. Although bad luck did play a part in that at times.

Herbert Ponting: Scott’s Antarctic Photographer and Pioneer Filmmaker: Amazon.co.uk: Anne Strathie: 9780750979016: Books

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I have his book of the Antarctic expedition with loads of photos from his glass plates in, quite amazing stuff. You'd have thought the glass would be in great danger of cracking due to the cold.
 
lindsay said:
I have his book of the Antarctic expedition with loads of photos from his glass plates in, quite amazing stuff. You'd have thought the glass would be in great danger of cracking due to the cold.
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And also at risk when at sea through some of the storms they endured. Amazing to think he had a darkroom onboard ship and at the antarctic base. Also that he did off-camera flash, outdoors, with multiple flashes using flash powder. Joe McNally eat your heart out!
 
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