11-02-2019, 06:54 PM
Going back to an earlier post, pleased that you have larger scans than you can post. Do not worry about the posts. Small is ok for examples.
For a feather to a selection you can enable Feather Edges from the tool options (1). Slider 0 to 100. For a larger image you might need more. Make your selection then use Select -> Feather and enter a value in the dialogue.(2)
Can I also suggest using a layer mask. (3) Bits about here:
https://docs.gimp.org/2.10/en/gimp-layer-mask-add.html
https://www.gimp.org/tutorials/Layer_Masks/
A layer mask is non-destructive. It will allow you to experiment with backgrounds and tweaks to the portrait. Nice portrait, worth spending some time on it.
Quote:.... I had been wondering how to get a 'fading border' for an ellipse selection, up to now my had been a 'hard line border' which looked ok ish,
For a feather to a selection you can enable Feather Edges from the tool options (1). Slider 0 to 100. For a larger image you might need more. Make your selection then use Select -> Feather and enter a value in the dialogue.(2)
Can I also suggest using a layer mask. (3) Bits about here:
https://docs.gimp.org/2.10/en/gimp-layer-mask-add.html
https://www.gimp.org/tutorials/Layer_Masks/
A layer mask is non-destructive. It will allow you to experiment with backgrounds and tweaks to the portrait. Nice portrait, worth spending some time on it.