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In a world of digital landscapes and virtual vistas, one image has captured the hearts and screens of billions. You’ve probably seen it countless times without even realising it.
The iconic photograph that graced Windows XP desktops around the globe, known as “Bliss,” has not only become a symbol of tranquillity and natural beauty but has also sparked curiosity about its origins and the creative journey behind its lens. This video from Shoot the Rabbit tells the story behind that image.
Bliss is the most viewed image in the world. It was the default desktop wallpaper that came supplied with Windows XP. Shot by photographer Charles “Chuck” O’Rear, it was created on the way to visit his girlfriend. That was 21 years ago. Now, Chuck is at it again creating some more desktop wallpaper. This time for a different platform and company.
Commissioned by the airline Lufthansa, Chuck was tasked with shooting “the next generation of wallpapers”. Titled New Angles of America, the images from this project ones are aimed to fit the screen we look at most often today. Our mobile phones.
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