Serene Edge of Lake Cuyamaca (1927)

A serene view of a calm alpine lake framed by dark, framing foliage along the shoreline under an open sky. — Serene Edge of Lake Cuyamaca (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

A serene view near the edge of Lake Cuyamaca in 1927, captured by Donald A. Hall Sr. When not working on the transatlantic Spirit of St. Louis aircraft, Hall explored the San Diego backcountry, using his Leica screw-on lens to document the peaceful natural environment.