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A Skua Gull with their chick, 1911 (b/w photo)
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A Skua Gull with their chick, 1911 (b/w photo)
7295699 A Skua Gull with their chick, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); 11.4x16.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A detailed photograph of a ground-nesting Skua Gull with their chick in front of them standing on the fine gravel shore.
The print has a typed caption: Skua gull and chick. Jan 6th 1911.
Ponting described them as not'...altogether pleasant neighbours, for they were extremely noisy and of a most quarrelsome disposition... (page 214).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This print captures a Skua Gull with their chick in 1911, taken by the talented photographer Herbert Ponting. The image shows the ground-nesting gull standing on a fine gravel shore, with its fluffy chick in front of them. The details are so clear that you can almost hear the sounds of these noisy and quarrelsome birds as described by Ponting himself.
The typed caption on the print reads 'Skua gull and chick. Jan 6th 1911,' adding a touch of historical context to this beautiful moment frozen in time. This photograph is not just a simple portrayal of nature but also serves as a reminder of early twentieth-century wildlife captured through Ponting's lens.
The bond between the adult Skua Gull and its vulnerable offspring is evident in this image, showcasing the beauty and complexity of nature. It is a testament to Ponting's skill as a photographer to capture such intimate moments in the wild.
This stunning print from the National Maritime Museum in London transports us back to 1911, allowing us to appreciate these magnificent creatures up close and personal. It serves as a timeless reminder of our connection to nature and the importance of preserving it for future generations to come.
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