GCOGHILL  Cool app, but needs a toggle on/off setting instead of just launch/quit.  
(Version 1.25)

DENNY CRANE  New upgrade to 1.24 includes a pitch for other products. This little app works well to reduce the clutter on the desktop (when desired). Very easy to switch on/off.  
(Version 1.24)

EASER  I used to use DeskShade, but it was starting to offer more bells and whistles than I wanted. So I tried Camouflage several months ago and have been totally pleased. And the developer was very open to new ideas and very communicative. (I had requested the PathFinder option that was implemented in this version.) I plan to make a donation next payday; I would otherwise pay for something like this. (I had to pay for DeskShade, and it's not as good.)  
(Version 1.22)

MTCOBRA  Observation and Review:

You launch the program, and everything from your desktop disappears except the Dock and the menu bar on top of your screen. Double-click anywhere on the desktop, and a window appears that has all the files that was on the desktop before. Close the screen, and a clean desktop. Double-click and the window's back. The one icon that's not "listed" on the desktop window is the HD icon itself. Not needed - you're looking at what it opens if you click on it already.

When I first tried it, my desktop changed to an Apple desktop, but I was quickly able to change it back to what I wanted. In addition, the menu icon that's added at the top of your screen's menu bar allows direct access to the desktop/screen savor preferences as well as display preferences.

I like this! I like this a lot!  
(Version 1.22)

MITCH_DE  "Camouflage opens a Finder window whenever you double-click on the Desktop"

Did not work for me, OSX 10.5.5, Intel. Nothing happens if i DC on the desktop!  
(Version 1.22)

MACTOE  EXCELLENT... I was looking for something like this.. to simply hide the desktop without hiding my other windows. Being a developer I use virtual windows (certainly NOT the utterly lame Apple Spaces) to manage my work so in any given window I WANT to see all the open window.

However, try as I may I can never seem to keep my desktop clean and the clutter is MOST annoying when I'm working.

I love the fact with a double click on the desktop using Camouflage I get a window of it's contents.

The only suggestion I'd make... allow a single click to the desktop to reveal it... the interface assumption that deliberately clicking it implies I want access to it directly.

My donation is in the making. It's small things like this that make a developer's life better... or a writer's... or, well... anyone using the computer in any creative way.  
(Version 1.21)

KARSTEN@BRIKSOFTWARE.COM  Sorry for the inconveniences, i just uploaded the file again. it should work now.  
(Version 1.21)

MAC MAIL  Same here. Can't mount!  
(Version 1.21)

PISSNAROUND  can't mount the image file  
(Version 1.21)

JFIELDS  Can't even mount the image here. Get a codec overrun error with disk image helper. (v1.21)  
(Version 1.21)