Where do Apple's desktop image files live?

Hi,
I use my own collection of pictures to rotate my desktop image, but there are some from Apple that I like and would like to get in the mix. Does anyone know where these files live so that I can copy the ones I want into my desktop pics folder??
Thanks,
SS

G'day Scuba Steve,
Go to your "Macintosh HD"
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Hope that helps!
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