Blurring the Background (continued)

Clive R. Haynes FRPS
 

The Superior Method
Begin by duplicating the Background layer, either dragging the Background layer onto the New Layer icon (next to the layers palette trash bin) or by (menu bar), Layer > Duplicate Layer > Background Copy > OK.

Deactivate the Background copy layer.

Activate the Background layer.
 


Make a selection around the subject to be in focus.

 
Using the 'Delete' key will activate 'Fill Content Aware' box. Click 'OK'.
 
 
If all goes well the subject area will have been filled with appropriate matter.  If there's some untidiness, this can be further edited.
 

Above: 'Magic!' the foreground subject has disappeared.
 
With the 'marching ants' still visible, save the selection by menu bar > Select > Save Selection. 
 
 

In the 'Name' box, give the selection a name and click 'OK'. The selection is  stored and available for future use with the image.

Deselect, Ctr/Cmd+D (Menu Bar - Select > Deselect)
 

Click 'Continued' below


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