Yes, having "wallpaper" on your "desktop" reveals just how delicate the whole computer metaphor is, however, thanks be to Bobby Solomon and his blog Kitsune Noir's feature "The Desktop Wallpaper Project," an on-going series of fab options for our screens. I have spent some time recently looking for good backgrounds that meet the dual criteria of being interesting/inspiring, but not distracting or further confusing what can sometimes become a messy jumble of icons, and almost gave up hope until I came across the DWP. I look forward to checking back every few weeks to see what new images are on offer.
(by Always With Honor)// (by Jez Burrows, and my current wallpaper) // (by Alex Cornell) // (by Brian Wade Scott) // (by Adam Hancher) // (by Ben Aslett)
Browse and download varies sizes here: http://kitsunenoir.com/blog/category/the-desktop-wallpaper-project/