How would I remove the background from an image with a gradient glow around the subject?

[Travis225515715uvg]

How would I remove the background from an image with a gradient glow around the subject, without removing the glow? 

[Ged_Traynor]

Hi

It would help if you could post the image in question in order for someone to be able to help you

[davescm · Accepted solution]

Hi

Use the pen tool to make a nice sharp mask of the main shape then use Layer Effects to recreate the glow

Dave