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		It's beyond my ability to remove all of the black, as graphics aren't really my forte. I compensate by either putting a dark, soft glow around the edges or use a darker background.
	
	
	
	
	
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		If it is okay I can fix it.
	
	
	
	
	
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		They are the source images, therefore there is no better resolution.
	
	
	
	
	
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		To expand on what sysdrum said, would you be opposed to interpretations of the feather for submitted artwork or would you like to keep it as close to the original as possible?
	
	
	
	
	
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		mlsmith, you can set color to alpha in gimp.
color > color to alpha
choose the color you whish to declare transparent
black in this case
Is this what you need?