Blurry photos in iPhoto '11?

Greetings --
I see from searching that this question has been asked, but it looks like those problems had to do with moving iPhoto libraries around.
In my case, all of my photos from my camera appear blurry in iPhoto -- see attached.
Has anyone else experienced this?
I'd be grateful for any tips or advice --
Thanks,
Michael

Moving an iPhoto library does not affect the photos in any way
have you looked at these photos using preview or a photo viewer? It looks like a camera (or lens) issue to me from what you posted
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