Saturation
Increase saturation to make a picture more vivid and intense. Open an image and choose Image > Adjust > Saturation.

Drag the slider right to increase image saturation

Original |

Saturated |

Partially Desaturated |
Desaturation
To create artistic effect:
Right click "Saturated" image above and choose File > Import Clipboard to create a new document
Choose Lasso tool and draw a selection around the apple

Choose Selection > Invert to select entire area excluding the apple

Choose Image > Adjust > Saturation and drag the slider left to desaturate the image

Choose Selection > Select None to remove the selection

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