Outdoor Self-Portrait Against Mountain Rock Face (1927)

Donald A. Hall Sr. sitting against a sheer granite rock face wearing outdoor breeches, a work shirt, and a leather camera strap. — Outdoor Self-Portrait Against Mountain Rock Face (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

Resting against a steep granite cliff during an alpine trek in 1927, Donald A. Hall Sr. captured this self-portrait using a timed release. Wearing wool breeches, work shirt, and a leather camera case across his chest, the portrait illustrates his passion for mountaineering and backcountry documentation.