HERBERT GEORGE PONTING (1870-1935)
The Stony Stare
Nov 1911Mar 1912RCIN 2580025
Penguins have always fascinated Antarctic explorers because of their unusual appearance and comical expressions. Ponting took well over 100 photographs of the Adélie and Emperor penguins he encountered. The 'Stony Stare' became popular as a postcard image.