Looking back at MacOS wallpapers is like going through a scrapbook of Apples past.
These arent just cool backgrounds; theyre like markers of how Apple has grown and changed.
This design was a clear break from the past, signaling a new direction for Mac.
Valeriy Artamonov
It was like Apple was trying to balance the old with the new.
The wallpaper still had that Aqua vibe cool, calm, and collected but with a bit more maturity.
It was as if the Aqua had grown up, getting a bit more sophisticated while keeping its essence.
The Aqua-inspired wallpaper was at its best clean and sharp.
Tiger just improved on what worked, without big changes.
Additionally, Leopard Server had its own distinct wallpaper, offering a variation for server macOS users.
The wallpaper depicted a tranquil night sky, dotted with stars, creating a calm and peaceful backdrop.
Snow Leopard also had a server version, which came with a different wallpaper.
It was a bit of a change-up from the previous wallpapers.
Some people really liked this bold, galactic view, while others thought it was a bit too much.
Either way, it showed that Apple wasnt afraid to try something different.
It wasnt as showy as Lions galaxy view.
This marked the beginning of a new era for MacOS wallpapers, where Apple started using photographs of nature.
It featured a clean, minimalist mountain view, embracing a flatter and more modern aesthetic.
This wallpaper was not just a visual element but a statement of simplicity and elegance.
This time, the focus was on the El Capitan rock formation in Yosemite National Park.
This wallpaper continued the natural theme but with a fresh perspective.
It blended familiarity and novelty, offering a comforting yet refreshing backdrop for the MacOS experience.
This wallpaper was dominated by an orange hue, which personally, I wasnt very fond of.
For the first time, a wallpaper changed between light and dark modes, showing a desert landscape.
It was like a bit of escape to the beach every time you looked at your screen.
A standout feature in this version was the two variations of the standard wallpaper, both depicting Big Sur.
One version was a graphic interpretation of this stunning location, offering a stylized and artistic view.
The other was an actual photograph, capturing the natural beauty of Big Sur in vivid detail.
Instead, it went for an abstract, fluid design.
This was a big change from the previous wallpapers; honestly, I missed those beautiful real-world images.
It had a modern look but didnt stand out much compared to previous years.
However, what I did appreciate was its night theme.
This wallpaper, available in light and dark themes, had a distinct style.
It seemed quite bold and potentially not to everyones taste.
