Photoshop tip - remove the background

clipped from graphicssoft.about.com The magnetic lasso tool detects and snaps to the edge of an object as you to trace along its outline. The Magnetic lasso tool options used for this image are shown to the right. The lasso width controls how close the edge you need to stay as you trace the image. Frequency controls how often points are laid down, and edge contrast helps you fine tune the edge detection. As you drag along the edge of an object, the tool drops fastening points to anchor the selection. clipped from graphicssoft.about.com Here's the final image with a new background. Additional refinements can be made along the edge of the leaf layer using the eraser tool.