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| Charles O'Rear-Bliss
Anyone who uses computers must not be unfamiliar with this iconic photograph. Like I once did, many people regard it as a photoshopped picture. But believe it or not, this is a true unprocessed photograph.
Taken by Charles O'Rear, or Chuck O'Rear in 1998, this serene picture had its roots in Sonoma County, California. After a period of shower, the grass began to thrive, which took on the beautiful color green in front of our eyes.
This video is a bit long, but it described the background story of the "Bliss" in a detailed way. If you are interested in the place where the picture was taken now looks like, find yourself at 5:57.
Many wonder how much did Microsoft pay for the most widespread picture. O'Rear did not give a precise number, but stated that it was a huge amount even compared to today. O'Rear did make a legend, for as XP system grew in its popularity, so was the "Bliss." Although XP today has gradually gave way to the latest Win7 and Win8, the impressive photograph will continue to stay in people's memories.
picture from: http://photoq.nl/wallpaper-windows-xp-een-analoge-foto/
for more information, go to :
http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/story-microsofts-bliss-one-most-famous-photos-ever-taken-156920
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2140802/the-story-behind-the-windows-xp-bliss-photo-and-what-it-looks-like-today.html
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2014年10月7日 星期二
Charles O'Rear-Bliss
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It's so cool! I never know that the picture I see every day on my computer is a nature scenery.It's so perfect that lots of people may think that this photo is produced by some software
回覆刪除We all have common memories about the desktop of Windows XP. I used to think that it was painted by a skillful painter since there isn't any man made materials. I think Charles O'Rear was lucky since he could share his photo with almost everyone around the world without promoting.
回覆刪除Quite interesting.
回覆刪除But I feel a little sad because there are more and more landscape changed by people. The scenery before is much more beautiful than now.
By the way, the landscape of California is so charming!!!