Sonoma, California, USA:
Taken by photographer Charles O'Rear, ‘Bliss' was believed to have been captured in Ireland, but on further investigation, it was revealed that this photograph—arguably the most widely viewed image in the world—was taken in Napa Valley, California.
Sossusvlei, Namib, Namibia
While the sand dunes in the photograph bear a striking resemblance to the ones in Sossusvlei, Namibia, researchers and photo editors have been quick to point out that the moon in this landscape is in fact, upside down.
Mount Rainier, Washington, USA
An image of a dreamy snow-capped mountain such as this—aptly titled Ascent— usually makes one think of Mount Fuji. But encircled by over 25 glaciers and snowfields and rising to elevations of 1,600 to 14,000 feet, Mount Rainier in Washington sure makes for a pretty picture, and desktop wallpaper.
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Who would think an image of an idyllic pathway showered with orange autumn foliage could do wonders for one's productivity levels? When I first saw this image—one of my favourite Windows landscapes— I instantly thought it was a product of Photoshop. But thanks to the hard work and dedication of this Vanity Fair writer, we can now safely say that the ‘Autumn' image is real and was taken by photographer Peter Burian in Burlington, Canada.
Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
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Remember these swirly lines? With all that natural rock formation and light, it's obviously, the Grand Canyon, right? Wrong. Antelope Canyon is a short drive from the more popular rock formation and is a great spot to walk through and take in the stunning natural beauty of the area.
Stonehenge, Wiltshire, UK
Possibly the most recognisable desktop wallpaper of them all, there are no prizes for guessing the name and location of this unique prehistoric monument.
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