1. Magnetic lasso
2. Magic wand
3. Combination
Questions
1. I used a combination of the magnetic lasso tool and the eraser. I used the magnetic tool to go around the fruit bowl and then I zoomed into specific areas, especially the bottom of the bowl, and used the eraser to erase the uneven edges.
2. I found the magentic lasso the most helpful because it was very simple to use and did a sufficient job isolating the fruit bowl.
3.
When expanding or contracting, the selection marquee increases or decreases by the number of pixels you input. Feathering gives the selection a soft edge. Creating a soft edge around a selection can blend images, highlight objects, and adjust harsh edges.