Discover the Visionary Photographer Crafting Raspberry Pi’s Stunning Desktop Art

While strolling through a train station in New Zealand, Greg Annandale glances up to find his photograph displayed on an information board. The Raspberry Pi computer managing the screen has reverted back to the desktop wallpaper that Annandale captured of a road in Iceland.

In case you’re not familiar, Raspberry Pi is a credit card-sized computer that has transformed computing over the past decade, selling over 60 million units due to its flexibility and customizability. Numerous computers boast Annandale’s stunning travel images taken from across the globe.

When PetaPixel inquires Annandale about the number of individuals who have viewed his photographs, he estimates that it is likely in the millions.

“It’s quite challenging to determine,” he articulates. “Aside from individuals using the devices as personal computers, numerous Raspberry Pi units find their way into educational institutions, libraries, and computer laboratories, in addition to operating informational/kiosk displays in locales such as train stations and convention centers.”

Concerning iconic desktop images, nothing rivals Microsoft Windows XP Bliss captured by Charles O’Rear, which is commonly deemed the most viewed photograph globally. Nonetheless, Raspberry Pis are frequently utilized in educational environments and YouTube videos that receive millions of views.

“It always feels unique to encounter any of the photographs in such contexts,” notes Annandale, who hails from the U.K.

“I don’t believe that will ever become stale, and it’s consistently thrilling to see them employed out in the wild, particularly relishing the moment spotting a Raspberry Pi-powered info screen (showing the Iceland “road” picture) while navigating through Auckland’s Britomart train station in 2019.”

The Iceland photograph mentioned by Annandale is likely the most renowned Raspberry Pi desktop image as it marked the debut of photo wallpaper and launched with a significant upgrade of the operating system (OS).

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Travel Photographer

Annandale is employed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, an educational non-profit separate from the Raspberry Pi the commercial business. His work is in software development, crafting educational initiatives for youths.

This signifies he is merely a part-time photographer, yet when he does undertake projects, he frequently travels for extended periods.

“Since roughly 2012, I’ve been capturing travel, landscape, and expedition photographs to some extent,” he clarifies.

“More recently, although my travel time has notably diminished, I’ve concentrated more on intent-driven photography for scientific and documentary purposes (this has resulted in a fellowship at the Royal Geographical Society).”

All 16 of Annandale’s desktop images are available on Raspberry Pi devices. For additional examples of his work, visit his website, Instagram, and Flickr.

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Image credits: Photographs by Greg Annandale