At 1280-by-960 pixels, this photo will fit all popular screen sizes, and can be used with virtually any operating system, including Mac and Windows.
 
“How was it done?”
 
I’m glad you asked … you can also see it in action here. At most craft stores, they sell very reflective, chrome-plated spheres in a variety of sizes. Buy yourself a large one, about a foot or more in diameter.
 
Pick-up some chrome polish while you’re there, since you will want it to be a shiny as possible, as well as keeping fingerprints off it.
 
Next you’ll want to find an interesting location, and set the sphere on the ground. Shoot it as best you can from directly above it, without you being included in the reflection. For this shot, I climbed to the top of the middle tree — the tallest one — and used a 1200mm lens with a 2x extender.
 
If you are not comfortable with heights, this project is definitely not for you.
 
WARNING: Do not attempt this project unless you are completely willing to risk your life for a photograph of questionable value. At the very least, you must be an expert climber, a very experienced photographer, and extremely gullible. For more information, please see my Legal section