Me, I don't want to get realistic looking screenshots.
I rather try to capture both beauty & emotions.
At least in Drakensang 2 I try to do so.
These are just examples (my favourites) among a bigger number of screenshots.
If you want one or more of these 3 with a bigger resolution, then ask me via PM.
I don't find them distracting, though I could see how some might. I do generally prefer the calmer ones. I'm currently using that theater in the rain I posted above.
Wallpaper Engine does have options to set the volume, turn the sound off and pause whenever a window is maximized.