Lake Cuyamaca Through Pine Trees (1927)

A view of a tranquil alpine lake through the silhouettes of tall pine trees, with a small rowboat gliding across the water. — Lake Cuyamaca Through Pine Trees (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

Taking a break from the demanding 1927 production of the Spirit of St. Louis, Chief Engineer Donald A. Hall Sr. photographed the still, reflective waters of Lake Cuyamaca in San Diego County. His remarkable artistic eye for natural composition is on full display here.