“Bliss” itself was taken in 1996 by National Geographic photographer Charles O’Rear, to whom Microsoft paid an estimated $100 ...

The picture known as "Bliss" soon became one of the most viewed photographs in the world when it was set as the default desktop background ... Today, the iconic landscape is used to produce ...

And much lighter shades in the background. What do you think? Have a go for yourself, be inspired by nature, or why not create an imaginary landscape of your own?