Comment 10 for bug 45385

On Sun, 2006-10-09 at 20:54 +0000, rick.duff wrote:

> Keep in mind Vista RC1 has gone towards including pro photo work for
> their desktops

I would also point out that Vista has been pushed back
for countless reasons, some of which include their
design directions.

In strict terms of contrast, form should ultimately
follow function. Wallpaper in a house is rarely composed
of images because it must serve both an aesthetic purpose
as well as a functional requirement.

Wallpaper on a desktop should be no different. Examine
how text and icons appear over the varied portions of the
image and you will probably see the result.

Further still, we explored photography at the beginning
of the cycle and there were many issues. Anything shy
of abstract runs the risk of a very distinct connotation,
something that was not desired.

Sincerely,
TJS