Bliss: Windows XP’s Story
Bliss," the globally recognized Windows XP background, holds the title of the most-viewed photo in history. Charles O'Rear took this 1996 picture in Sonoma Valley, California, on film, not digitally. It remains completely real and unedited, a stunning capture of perfect, natural lighting after a winter rainstorm. The simple green hill and blue sky became a digital icon for billions.

