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Some people love fishing, others love going to the beach, but one thing we all agree on is that water in its simplicity, has an alluring presence. By that judgment, Highland Lakes Free Screensaver will bring out the nature enthusiast even in the most techno-dependant person you know.

This screensaver shows off the beautiful images of highland lakes from different places on Earth. Highland lakes are a thing of contrasts: the rough, rugged and jaggedness of the mountain, with the crystal-like feel and purity of the lake.  You can almost imagine the wind blowing, the sound of minuscule waves hitting the shore rocks and the image of the sky reflected in the water, like some parralel universe. Metaphors aside, the images are well picked and will surely brighten up even the saddest desktop out there.

While the photos themselves are beautiful beyond words, what you can do with them is a whole different story. Down to its very basics, the screensaver is nothing more than a slideshow of pictures, and besides image keep and transition duration, there is nothing more you can change about how the slideshow will go on. For example, there are no transition animation options that you can tweak and manage

On the other hand, one thing that is useful about the app is the built-in clock, which you can change to be displayed in either a 12h or 24h format. Unfortunately, the design and colors aren't in tune with the images at all and are more of a distraction at sometimes.

Highland Lakes Free Screensaver is an overall good screensaver app that, despite being a bit dated, holds its own due to the excellent choice of images. ​If your busy work schedule keeps you from going to the highlands, you might as well try to bring the highlands to you.