Can't view a photo in the iphoto library

I have a photo that was uploaded to my computer a couple of days ago.  It's file location is within the iPhoto library ~ Previews ~ 2012~ 03~01 etc., etc.
However, when I launch iPhoto, the picture isn't anywhere to be found.  Where is it?  Is there a setting that I need to change somewhere to view photos in the Preview folder?  Do I need to change a setting so that my photos are uploaded to a different location?

iPhoto is looking for th Master of the file. Where's that?

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