He had, like Oates, contributed £1,000 to funds. After first being turned down by Scott, he allowed his contribution to stand, which impressed Scott sufficiently for him to reverse his decision.[21] Crane describes Cherry-Garrard as "the future interpreter, historian and conscience of the expedition."[22] Herbert Ponting was the expedition's photographer, whose pictures would leave a vivid visual record.[23] On the advice of explorer Fridtjof Nansen, Scott recruited a young Norwegian ski expert, Tryggve Gran.[24]