Behind Microsoft Xp's Вђњbl... - 1920x1200 The History

: Microsoft engineers selected the image to be the default wallpaper for Windows XP (codenamed "Whistler").

: The image has appeared in everything from news segments in the White House to government videos in Russia. 1920x1200 The History Behind Microsoft XP's “Bl...

Released on , " Bliss " became the face of the new "Luna" interface, which favored colorful, friendly aesthetics over the grey boxes of earlier versions. : Microsoft engineers selected the image to be

: 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. : Despite popular belief, the image was completely unedited

: While the exact amount is confidential, reports suggest it was the second most expensive license ever paid for a single photograph at the time.

: Because the original film was so valuable, no shipping company would insure it for the full amount. O'Rear had to personally fly to Microsoft’s headquarters in Seattle to hand-deliver the transparency. Cultural Impact

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