1. A method for displaying a group of digital images using a background corresponding to an image region selected from one of the digital images, comprising: receiving a designation of the group of digital images; using a processor to automatically analyze the group of digital images to select an image region from one of the digital images that is appropriate to use as a background for a composite image, wherein the selected image region includes a plurality of image pixels; forming a background from the selected image region; and forming the composite image including the background and at least one digital image from the group of digital images; and displaying the composite image.