How do I change the desktop image on the ThunderBolt display?

It doesn't even match MacBook's desktop image...

I have this problem on again - off again. I have five Desktops and sometimes a couple will default to the 'galaxy' background. I simply choose another image, then choose the image that I actually want and - presto - I have the background that I want! Note that I have to do this for each Desktop. But it should work - simply choosing the one you actually want first doesn't do it for me - I have to sort of choose one that I don't want and then one that I do.
Some sort of bug, I'm sure, but not a big one.
Clinton

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