APPLE desktop images

Is there a web site that has more of the same kind of desktop images that come installed on my iMac 21.5? They are so cool!
golferman

Hi GB
I like images from the Hubble Gallery > http://hubblesite.org/
Time Out Of Mind > http://www.timeoutofmind.com/desktopPool/desktopimac.cfm
and The Apple Connection > http://www.theapplecollection.com/desktop/
Dennis

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