Ernest Shackleton was a key figure in the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. His expeditions South during the early 1900’s took him through the battle torn Falkland Islands towards the mountains and bays of South Georgia. Finally, they sailed through the Drake Passage where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet and explode upon one another. 

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All of this took place on wooden vessels crewed and staffed by sailors stained with blood, sweat, tears and fuelled by blind courage. 

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Shackleton was known to keep his crews together and sane in the toughest of circumstances. When stranded and all hope was lost, every man would look to Shackleton; he never broke his unshakeable vision to set records charting and surveying the South Pole. 

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This collection of shots retraces one of Shackleton’s final expeditions. His grave rests along the route and his spirit of perseverance is felt when travelling through natures most unwelcoming environments. 

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We travelled deep into the Antarctic peninsula, our discomfort was always quelled by the thought of how difficult Shackleton and his men must have had it back in 1902. 

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Shot on the A7sii with Sigma Art Lenses. 
Drone inserts shot with the DJI Phantom.

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Filmed & Edited by Joe DiBenedetto
Produced by Adrienne Lee
Drone Photography: Jeff Garriock & Kirk Holmes
Sound Mix: Steve Ejbick