GNOME 47 Wallpapers - Even a Stopped Clock
With GNOME 47 out, it’s time for my bi-annual wallpaper deep dive. For many, these may seem like simple background images, but GNOME wallpapers are the visual anchors of the project, defining its aesthetic and identity. The signature blue wallpaper with its dark top bar remains a key part of that.
With GNOME 47 out, it’s time for my bi-annual wallpaper deep dive. For many, these may seem like simple background images, but GNOME wallpapers are the visual anchors of the project, defining its aesthetic and identity. The signature blue wallpaper with its dark top bar remains a key part of that.
In this release, GNOME 47 doesn’t overhaul the default blue wallpaper. It’s more of a subtle tweak than a full redesign. The familiar rounded triangles remain, but here’s something neat: the dark variant mimics real-world camera behavior. When it’s darker, the camera’s aperture widens, creating a shallower depth of field. A small but nice touch for those who notice these things.
We haven’t had to remove much this time around, thanks to the JXL format keeping file sizes manageable. The focus has been on variety rather than cutting old designs. We aim to keep things fresh, though you might notice that photographic wallpapers are still missing (we’ll get to that eventually, promise.
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