Blank images when exporting to PDF

I am trying to export a 20+ page spread indesign file to PDF. When doing so, some of the images are showing blank once it has been exported. What is happening?

Well, miraculously it started working, but in case it happens again.. here is more information.  I am using CS5. I have made a portfolio of my design work and only some of the files are blank. I used PDF interactive. Some of the images in my portfolio are line drawings and others are charcoal drawings. Only Some of the line drawings are the ones that are just blank when I export it.

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