"mark" a portion of an image?

> igno wrote:
>

>>I do not know whether "mark" in the subject line is the
>>proper word for my problem but hereunder is what I need.
>>
>>Please guide:
>>
>>I located an rear group photograph of my ancestors from
>>old files / books of my father. I want to share it with
>>other family members by sending its scanned copy. I want
>>to give some sort of markings say arrows or circles or
>>any other shape indicating the person(s) who has/have
>>been related to us. Otherwise without these it would not
>>be possible for them to know who is who.
>>Is there any software to do that? Free would be a premium.
>>igno

>
> =====================================
> If a simple line, circle, square, etc...would suffice...
> you can do that in MS Paint. Just go to...Start button /
> All Programs / Accessories / Paint.
>
> Go to...File / Open...and browse to the image you
> wish to edit.
>
> There are several buttons at the bottom of the left
> panel that allow you to create various shapes and
> lines. (Choose a color from the palette at the bottom
> of the screen)
>
> Also you can add text if you click the "A" button
> and then left click /drag a box for the text. The
> button at the bottom of your left panel (after
> clicking the A...will make your textbox transparent)
>
> If you create something by mistake...go to...
> Edit / Undo...to remove it.
>
> When you are done...go to...File / Save As...and
> give your project a new name...this will insure that
> you do not overwrite (replace) your original.
>

> Thanks for your detailed guidance.
> Other than MS Paint there should be program(s) that could
> also do similar or advanced 'markings'. But they won't be
> I suppose a freeware. Igno

> igno wrote:
>

>>Thanks for your detailed guidance.
>>Other than MS Paint there should be program(s) that could
>>also do similar or advanced 'markings'. But they won't be
>>I suppose a freeware. Igno

>
> =================================
> You're welcome.
>
> Seems to me that MSPaint is perfect for the purpose
> you described, but of course there are many programs
> that can do the job. Here are a couple of freebies that
> may have features you can use.
>
> Serif PhotoPlus 5.5
> http://tinyurl.com/2cpka
>
> VCW VicMan's Photo Editor
> http://www.photo-editor.net/
>
> The GIMP
> http://www.gimp.org/
>

> Thanks again for the information.
> One more guidance please.
> I clicked on http://www.gimp.org/ and reached to "the
> GIMP". Finally to Index of
> ftp://ftp.gimp.org/pub/gimp/v2.0/ and after that did not
> know what is to be done to download the software.
> igno

> Thanks again for the information.
> One more guidance please.
> I clicked on http://www.gimp.org/ and reached to "the
> GIMP". Finally to Index of
> ftp://ftp.gimp.org/pub/gimp/v2.0/ and after that did not
> know what is to be done to download the software.
> igno

> igno wrote:
>

>>Thanks again for the information.
>>One more guidance please.
>>I clicked on http://www.gimp.org/ and reached to "the
>>GIMP". Finally to Index of
>>ftp://ftp.gimp.org/pub/gimp/v2.0/ and after that did not
>>know what is to be done to download the software.
>>igno

>
> ====================================
> Be aware...The Gimp is a very complicated program.
> Read all the documentation because I cannot help
> you with the program.
>
> Gimp Tutorials:
> http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/
>
> Read this faq very carefully:
> http://www2.arnes.si/~sopjsimo/gimp/faq.html
>
> If you wish to proceed...go here and download
> both files:
> http://www2.arnes.si/~sopjsimo/gimp/stable.html
>
> 1) GTK+2 for Windows
> (install first)
>
> 2) The Gimp for Windows
>
>
> Proceed at your own risk...good luck.
>