[Gimp-user] Image Capture

[atticus <forums gimpusers com>]

> Fuzzy select the background? Wrong tool to use for the type of image
> you posted. You would use that with a plain colour background.
>
> The example I gave just traces the book outline using the free select
> tool, could not be simpler.
>
> There are any number of ways to remove that background. From really
> basic  -  just use the eraser tool (carefully) - to probably what I
> would use, a layer mask and paint out the background.
I am so happy with you right now. Thank you very, very much. The free select
tool works wonderfully. Wish I could buy you a beer!

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