Magnetic Lasso not moving image?

I have two layers of many different drawings, both imported. Right now they're on top of each other and I'm trying to select it and move it, but the "moving ants" get the correct shape and move, but not the image. I know i'm doing something wrong, but I'm just not sure what..

Is a selection tool still selected when you make that move? When you move the selection and wish to move the contents also make sure that you have the Move Tool selected. (Press V to access the move tool)
Regards
Paul

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Mr. B's pics wrote: When using the magnetic lasso and when I create circle around figure, it goes back to lasso and does not go around whole figure for me to move.
You have to navigate completely around the object that you are selecting, so that you close the loop. You can backtrack as you go along with the delete key on the keyboard, and also set additional anchor points with a left click. I find it helpful to increase the contrast, if necessary, before starting with the tool.
  .Trying to cut figure out of one pic and placing in another pic or background.
Try this
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