Images of Antarctica

A team from the Antarctic Heritage Trust works at Scott Base to conserve the relics of Scott and Shackleton's huts. Here are some of their pictures of Antarctica, including icy landscapes and the antics of penguins. For more pictures and a commentary on their work at Scott Base, visit the conservators' blog.

Shackleton's hut with Mount Erebus behind © Chris Calnan

Shackleton's hut with Mount Erebus behind © Chris Calnan

Scott's hut at Cape Evans © Antarctic Heritage Trust

Scott's hut at Cape Evans © Antarctic Heritage Trust

Invitation to the mid winter celebrations at Scott Base © Sarah Clayton

Invitation to the mid winter celebrations at Scott Base © Sarah Clayton

Food left behind by the explorers © Fiona Cahill

Food left behind by the explorers © Fiona Cahill

Shackleton's leftover food at Cape Royds © Nicola Dunn

Shackleton's leftover food at Cape Royds © Nicola Dunn

Dawn over Mount Erebus © Chris Calnan

Dawn over Mount Erebus © Chris Calnan

Coastguard viewed from the helicopter © Amy Ng

Coastguard viewed from the helicopter © Amy Ng

Penguins on breaking sea ice © Amy Ng

Penguins on breaking sea ice © Amy Ng

Aurora Australis © Anthony Powell

Aurora Australis © Anthony Powell

Adelie Penguins © Sarah Clayton

Adelie Penguins © Sarah Clayton