be The image is now nicely framed. You can add embellishments to the frame or the image by using the effects (FX). For instance if you make a selection round the image, copy and paste (you can see I have two layers) the top layer can have effects added to give the appearance of depth etc. Alternatively you can select the Black border (Select by colour) and change the colours of the border or add effects to the border itself - bevel and emboss works well. You can also use that selection to add a gradient and make that your frame. Another quick way of adding a frame is to just select an area round your image with the rectangular marquee tool Invert the selection so that the edge of your image is selected, you can now fill with the Paint pot, or even better Invert. To do this go to Image &gt; Adjustments &gt; Invert This image is not a good demonstration of this as the inverted blue sky is not very dazzling - but it can give interesting effects Just some quick ideas. All of these can be embellished by using shadows, Bevel and emboss, glow. Reply to comment I could not see the illustrations very well, but is the 'Relative' box ticked. If it is then all sides can be bordered at the same time with the same number of pixels. If you want to 'raise' the image above the centre the relevant box can be unchecked