Donald A. Hall Sr. in the Snow (1927)

A contemplative self-portrait of Donald A. Hall Sr. sitting thoughtfully in deep snow, surrounded by pine trees. — Donald A. Hall Sr. in the Snow (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

A stunning, contemplative self-portrait of Chief Engineer Donald A. Hall Sr. Taken while backpacking through the deep snows of the California wilderness (likely Yosemite), this image captures a moment of quiet reflection following the grueling, historic 60-day development of the Spirit of St. Louis.