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# [FEATURE] Random landscape background image

## Description
Use a random open licensed landscape image as the background, and replace it with a new one each refresh.

## User Story
As a user, I want a fresh landscape background on each visit for visual variety.

## Technical Context
- Affects page container/body styling
- Needs external image source with open license
- Consider performance and loading states

## Test Strategy

### Integration Test (Red)
Test image endpoint returns valid image URL with appropriate license.

```go
func TestGetRandomBackgroundURL(t *testing.T) {
    url := GetRandomBackgroundURL()

    assert.NotEmpty(t, url)
    assert.Contains(t, url, "unsplash") // or other source

    // Verify URL is accessible
    resp, err := http.Head(url)
    assert.NoError(t, err)
    assert.Equal(t, 200, resp.StatusCode)
}
```

## Proposed Approach

1. **Image Source Options:**
   - **Unsplash Source API:** `https://source.unsplash.com/1920x1080/?landscape,nature`
     - Free, no API key needed for basic use
     - Redirects to random image
   - **Pexels API:** Requires API key
   - **Local curated set:** Bundle images, no external dependency

2. **Implementation:**
   - Set CSS `background-image` on body or main container
   - Add loading state (solid color) while image loads
   - Use `background-size: cover` and `background-position: center`

3. **Template change:**
   ```html
   <body style="background-image: url('{{.BackgroundURL}}'); background-size: cover;">
   ```

   Or with CSS class and CSS variable.

4. **Handler:**
   - Generate/fetch random URL on each page load
   - Pass to template context

## Traps to Avoid
- **Slow loads:** Large images can delay page render
  - Use appropriate resolution (1920x1080 max)
  - Consider lazy loading or progressive enhancement
- **Image fails to load:** Have solid color fallback
- **Caching:** Browser may cache image; ensure URL changes per request
- **Dark text visibility:** May need overlay or text shadow for readability

## Affected Components
- `internal/handlers/handlers.go` (add background URL to context)
- `web/templates/index.html` (apply background style)
- `web/static/css/` (fallback and loading styles)

## Definition of Done
- [ ] Background image displays on page load
- [ ] Different image on each refresh
- [ ] Images are openly licensed
- [ ] Fallback color while loading
- [ ] Text remains readable over images
- [ ] Integration test verifies URL validity