The Story of Windows XP Wallpaper!
Discover the captivating tale behind the iconic Windows XP wallpaper that has adorned computer screens for years! In 1996, photographer Charles O'Rear stumbled upon an empty hill near his workplace. Convinced it was the perfect scene, he captured the famous photo featuring a breathtaking view of a green hill, a blue sky, and a white cloud in Napa Valley. Deeming it unsuitable for his ongoing project, Charles sold the image as a stock photo to Corbis.
Fast forward to the end of 2000, when the Microsoft development team expressed interest in purchasing this historic photograph. With an estimated value reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars, it remains one of the largest payments in photography history, yet the full story behind the purchase remains a mystery. Join us as we unveil the creation of the image seen by computer users worldwide!