Removing background?

[devize]

Hi, I've been looking through the net for an answer to how to remove a background from an image. I saw the tutorial on this site but it didn't help in removing the background from the image I am using.

The background I want to remove is almost like a shadow so it is difficult to distinguish the colours, as everything is black,white and grey. I tried using color range and the magic wand but nothing works so hopefully someone here can help me.

Here is a link to the image:

img149.imageshack.us/img149/8931/clockrv2.png

I can't post links or attachments yet because of my post counts so yeah

 

[pitpaulo]

do you want only the clock image? if so then you can just use the magnetic lasso tool and crop out the clock from the image. if i am wrong, can you plz make your requirement a bit clear?

 

[jdsevier]

Hello, Just use the "elliptical marquee tool".
1)Create a circle with the shift key held down. You can make it loose because you can transform the selection after it is made.
2)Next go to Select/Transform selection and massage the selection into place.
3)Next go to Select/Inverse Selection and invert the selection
4)Next go to Edit/Fill. Fill with the color of your choice
5)Pat yourself on the back....Well done.




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