So I have two monitors - they run 1600x1200 resolution and side side-by-side.  I want pretty wallpapers that span both monitors, especially landscapes.  There are cool ones all over the place, no trouble finding them for sure.  The problem I have is with getting the settings correct.  Also, I love Fences.

So far it looks like my best option is to get a big 3200x1200 image and cut it in two, then use the first half as my wallpaper and the second one I have to set as an Active Desktop object and drag over to my other monitor - then maximize and (maybe) lock it there.

The problem here is that Fences forces a Classic Mode where Active Desktop doesn't work.  Also, separate from Fences requiring this (and possibly related) is the fact that my icon labels lose transparency whenever there are Active Desktop objects on the desktop - then my icon labels look terribly sloppy.

So the question is - is there a better way?  I've done all the googling and changing my drop shadows and blah blah blah - am I missing a key program that will make this work?  Here's the rundown again:

1. Dual-monitor system
   
2. Wallpaper to span both monitors (or I can cut it in two pieces to achieve the same visual effect)
   
3. Icon Labels need to be transparent
   
4. Fences should work
   
5. Prefer not to leverage Active Desktop for this as it appears to break points 3 and 4.
   
6. I like free software more than purchased software, but if the answer lies in fairly cheap stuff I am open.