Arid Desert Brush Excursion (1927)

An expansive view of arid Southern California brush and rolling terrain under bright, harsh sunlight. — Arid Desert Brush Excursion (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

During a 1927 excursion into the Southern California desert, Spirit of St. Louis Chief Engineer Donald A. Hall Sr. captured this expansive view of the arid brush. Utilizing a high-quality Leica screw-on lens, Hall's artistic eye for exposure beautifully renders the harsh sunlight and deep shadows.