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Photos in Apple Mac Desktop

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A photo that exist in LR Classic CC, I have tried to put as Desktop.

I have gone in through System Preferences and then Desktop/Screen saver and then Desktop, I see the folder and have gone into it , yet the photo isn't showing in it.
It exists in LR so what is happening and what can I do to get the photo to show so that I can select it for my Desktop?
 
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Roelof Moorlag said:
Put the exported file(s) somewhere local and point to that when you assign it as backgroundimage
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I've found macOS will sometimes default back to its own photos, especially after restart or update.

To get around that, Open Finder>Command+Shift+G to bring up the Go To Folder option and enter the following path: /Library/Desktop Pictures
Hit Return and you’ll jump to the Desktop Pictures directory, this is where all default wallpapers in macOS are stored.

Drag and drop your exported JPG to this folder. You'll get a popup and need to enter your admin password. Once copied then Systems Preferences>Desktop/Screen Saver>Desktop. Your photo will be among the Apple options in the selection window. Set this way macOS treats it as one of its own.
 
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