Why can't I simply delete pictures in my gallery?

[AC Question]

I found a way to do it but I have to go around and make a weird path to do so is their a way to simply select a photo and delete it?

 

[Rukbat]

Long-press the picture. A little checkbox will show in the corner of each picture in that album, and the one you long-pressed will be checked. Check any others you want to delete, then tap the trash can at the top of the screen.