The FA Cup goes to the South Pole as draw for the third round picks some plum ties
The FA Cup has been on many great adventures during its 143-year history... but none like its most recent trip to the South Pole.
As part of an initiative from The FA calling for fans to celebrate the historic competition, the famous old trophy visited the southernmost point on Earth in an epic voyage.
The day after the third round draw, where Premier League Liverpool drew AFC Wimbledon and Manchester United will have to travel to either Accrington or Yeovil, the famous cup was surrounded by penguins by the South Pole.
The FA Cup was borrowed from Arsenal's trophy cabinet to be taken to the South Pole
Photographer Martin Hartley poses with the FA Cup at the southermost point
Award-winning photographer Michael Hartley said: 'The similarities between the adventures I go on, and The FA Cup is clear to see. Both provide edge of seat moments, victory against the odds and heartbreaking moments of being so close, yet so far away.
'Taking The FA Cup to the South Pole was a truly exciting and unique journey, but it is just the beginning. I look forward to seeing what football fans up and down the country capture at FA Cup match days.'
The FA Cup is surrounded by penguins in some stunning shots by photographer Martin Hartley
Fans are being encouraged to submit their own FA Cup pictures via Twitter using the hashtag #FACupAdventure, for inclusion in an FA Cup 2014/15 Adventure Book. Fans who provide content will be in with a chance to win prizes throughout the competition, including tickets to the Wembley final in May. Entries for this competition can be made via The FA Cup Facebook page
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