Elliptical Marquee Tool:
My opinion of using this tool to select things is that it's nice if you want a general shape around something, not for if you want to be super accurate in what you're selecting.
I would use it if you are selecting something that doesn't really matter how specific you are on the outline.
Magic Wand Tool:
I, honestly, wanted to strangle myself while using this tool. One wrong click, and half of the lake was selected; I understand that the magic wand tool can be very useful for certain things, but using it here made me dislike it.... a lot.
Use the magic wand tool if you are selecting something that is all the same shade or color, and if it contrasts sharply with the background, that's even better.
Magnetic Lasso Tool:
In my last Photoshop class, we used the Magnetic Lasso Tool all the time, so I like it and am familiar with it also; that put it second on my list of "favorite tools to use on this assignment".
Just like the Magic Wand Tool, use the Magnetic Lasso Tool if you are selecting something that is contrasting to the background; it makes selecting your selection a much more enjoyable process.
Quick Select Tool:
My favorite, by far. It worked well, it was fast, easy, and it worked really, reaaaaaallllly well, for being so quick and easy.
Honestly, I'd probably use it on everything. New favorite tool, right here.
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