Is this practically the same as creating an empty folder, opening it in the Finder and using it as a backdrop for you screenshots?

I use this technique to get the drop shadows.

I use this all the time, both with a plain color (preferred method) and with the standard Mac OS X desktop picture. It's one of those "little things" that I rely on.

Thanks!

Works with Tiger 10.4.1

This little app is exactly what I was looking for, something that puts a layer between my top app and the mess below. The backdrop can be a color or image, so I made it the same as my normal desktop pattern which gives the illusion of a clean desktop.

Working on a duel screen system I have the option to cover one or both screens so I can still see all the open folders on my second screen.

No more distractions. Perfect.

Thank you for the enhanced multiple monitor support. I needed that.

Really helpful litte app. I use it for most of my screenshots. One suggestion: I'd like to be able to choose a picture for the background.