Using the Elliptical Marquee Tool
The Elliptical Marquee tool lets you create oval or circular selection marquees. When used with the Layer Mask option, and a couple of creative filters, you can create some awesome vignettes. Select the Elliptical Marquee tool on the toolbox from the available Marquee options, move into the document, and drag the tool using the mouse to control your movements. To further control a selection, hold down the Shift key to produce a perfect circle, and hold down the Alt (Win) or Option (Mac) key to create a selection marquee from center out. Releasing the mouse instructs the Elliptical Marquee tool to create the selection.

Use the Elliptical Marquee Tool
Select the Elliptical Marquee tool on the toolbox.
Click the Tool Preset list arrow, and then select from the available tool presets.
Use the selection options on the Options bar to create a new selection, or add, subtract, or intersect an existing selection.
Enter a numerical value (0 to 250) in the Feather option to create a feathered selection edge.
Select the Anti-alias check box to create a softer selection.
Click the Style list arrow, and then select from the available styles:
Normal.
Lets you create freeform elliptical, or circular marquee selections.
Fixed Aspect Ratio.
Lets you create selections using a specific ratio, such as a 1 to 1 ratio (perfect circle). Enter the Fixed Aspect Ratio values in the Width and Height boxes.
Fixed Size.
Lets you create selections based on an absolute size, such as 100 pixels by 200 pixels (oval). Enter the Fixed Size values in the Width and Height boxes.
Drag the selection area you want.[View full size image]