Occasionally I choose to delete photos from an array that I have previously uploaded for an observation. Usually it’s a similar or duplicate image (same view, posture, lower quality, etc.). However, apparently the sequence of images displayed in the “Selected photos” section of the Edit page (see …

I find it easier to avoid using the edit page for deleting photos and use the observation page instead. To do this, I just display the relevant photo, then use the ⓘ icon to open its information page where there’s a delete button in the sidebar on the right. That way, there’s no confusion about whic…

[image] gcwarbler: Q: What is the basis for the sequence of images *as they are displayed on the “Selected photos” panel on an Edit observation page? Unless you’ve “reordered” your photos, I believe they are sequenced by file name.

The photos in that panel are ordered by their photo ID, which is sequential and assigned as each photo is uploaded when you submit the observations.

Thanks to both of you, @wayne_j and @luotz . Your replies show that there are still some details about that photo sequence on the Edit observation page that need clarification. It makes sense that the thumbnails would be arrayed by their assigned sequential iNat photo ID. In an ideal world, that shou…

Thank you, @bazwal . That’s perfect! I’d never noticed the Delete option on the individual photo information page.

Great tip! I solved this issue previously opening the observation on the phone, but they are also tiny.

Sequence of photos on the Edit Observation page?

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luotz August 26, 2025, 8:40pm 8

Ah, the Delete button is grey! Never saw it.

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Sequence of photos on the Edit Observation page?

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