The iconic " Bliss " wallpaper, originally titled , is arguably the most-viewed photograph in history, with Microsoft estimating it has been seen by over one billion people. The Moment of Creation
: While the exact amount is confidential, reports suggest it was the second most expensive license ever paid for a single photograph at the time. 1920x1200 The History Behind Microsoft XP's “Bl...
: Despite popular belief, the image was completely unedited . The vibrant colors were the result of a specific type of Fuji film and the timing—winter rains had turned the hills emerald green, and a brief break in a storm provided the crisp white clouds. The iconic " Bliss " wallpaper, originally titled
: Microsoft engineers selected the image to be the default wallpaper for Windows XP (codenamed "Whistler"). The vibrant colors were the result of a
: As support for Windows XP ended in 2014, the image remained a symbol of early 2000s computing, sparking numerous "recreation" projects by artists and photographers. The History of Windows XP - Lobsters