James Francis Hurley: A Pioneer of Antarctic and War Photography Frank Hurley (1885-1962) stands as a singular figure in the history of photography, an adventurer whose life was inextricably linked to exploration and documented through his remarkable images. Born in Glebe, Sydney, Australia, into a modest family, Hurley’s early years were marked by a restless spirit and a fascination with engineering – experiences that would later inform his approach to capturing dramatic landscapes and perilous situations. His escape from the Lithgow steel mill at just 14, followed by an apprenticeship, pro…