Davidson 's writings along with Smolan 's photographs became a National Geographic cover story .
From Alice to Ocean , is a collection of photographs Smolan took of Robyn Davidson 's 1,700 - mile trek across the deserts of West Australia that National Geographic Magazine sponsored .
Robyn Davidson 's writings along with Smolan 's photographs became a National Geographic Magazine   cover story .
From Alice to Ocean , is a collection of photographs Smolan took of Robyn Davidson 's 1,700 - mile trek across the deserts of West Australia that National Geographic Magazine sponsored .