Tut: Selectively Blur a Background {GIMP}

posted by davyboy79, Jul 30, 2006 1:24 AM — 37 comments

Sometimes the background to a photograph distracts from the subject itself. One of the tools in our arsenal is the ability to blur it out. This tutorial for GIMP will show you how to perform a basic blurring, whilst leaving the subject intact.

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Hi,

Thank you for sharing your photos.

I'm creating a website for my new B'n'B in the Czech Republic and am considering using your bike photo as an inspiration image for what activities the guests can engage in.

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