Dragging files from web pages to the desktop (To a specific spot!)

I often need to drag images or url links directly from Safari or Firefox to my desktop.
I have a two monitor setup and usually have a bunch of windows or applications open. Whenever I drag a file from the browser to the desktop, it gets sorted in the right monitor with the sorted icons...
...is there a way to force Mac to let me just drop the file where I drop it?
I don't have any "arrange by" option selected in my Finder View Dropdown...
Thanks for any help!

Not that I know of... I have the same issue with the dual monitor setup and trying to drag from or to the desktop. Gets so cluttered sometimes that I have to hit F11 just to see what's going on, but then I'm not able to drag from the desktop to an open app because all of the windows are off the screen.
Hmmm...
I think OS X just puts all of your desktop items on the right edge of your default display no matter what, but I'd love to be proven wrong. Will keep an eye on this thread.
I think the new "Spaces" feature in Leopard might help this situation. Maybe.

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