Calm Morning Waters at Lake Cuyamaca (1927)

A moody, atmospheric view of Lake Cuyamaca blanketed in early morning mist and low-hanging fog over the water. — Calm Morning Waters at Lake Cuyamaca (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

Calm morning waters at San Diego's Lake Cuyamaca perfectly reflect the sky in this 1927 photograph by Donald A. Hall Sr. The Spirit of St. Louis designer captured this serene moment using his Leica screw-on lens, highlighting his deep appreciation for the California wilderness.