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Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

Mountain Cliff and Ridge Overview (1927)

A high-altitude view looking down a steep, rocky mountain cliff face toward a distant valley and dry lakebed in Southern California.
Mountain Cliff and Ridge Overview (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

Dense pine trees bordering the mountain lake are beautifully framed in this 1927 image by Donald A. Hall Sr. The Chief Engineer of the Spirit of St. Louis showcased his artistic eye for landscape photography, using a high-quality Leica screw-on lens to preserve the rugged San Diego terrain.