Welcome to ipf,
I hope you find this forum as informative and addictive as I do!
You will find that there are many members with a great knowledge base, waiting to help you with any issue you might have.
I'm not sure if you WANT to hear my answer, but anyway. The is no recycle bin, this is a feature the promote on the iPad, as you don't have to constantly do "housekeeping". If you are really luck, and act quickly, it might have been sent to iCloud if you have photo stream on, and it hasn't already deleted it, run and check
# Don't forget to use the search function, as there is a lot of issues already resolved here.
# If you haven't already, download the user manual for free at:
http://support.apple.com/manuals/#ipad
# Also, feel free to have a look at this thread, it gives great tips and tricks for new users:
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/21590-tips-tricks-those-us-who-dont-know.html
# Ensure you take time to familiarize yourself with the forum rules at:
http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rules-help-info/2119-forum-rules-everybody-please-read.html
Now that you are here you will never want to leave, so have the time of your life.
Regards,
Chays