Can I re-organize the folders in the iPhoto Library?

I don't understand the way the files are organized in my iPhotos Library folder.
When i open the folder in finder I am completly confused as to where my actual pictures are kept.
If I want to copy/ backup only specific pictures how can I find them? Are they in the originals folder or the edited folder there seems to be the same files in both?
Is there anyway I can make it more logcal like iTunes?

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It is strongly advised that you do not move, change or in anyway alter things in the iPhoto Library Folder as this can cause the application to fail and even lead to data loss
Remember iPhoto is a consumer level database, not just a image viewer. It has a built-in image viewer, version control and lightweight editing.
Here's how the iPhoto Library Folder is structured:
In this folder there are various files, which are the Library itself and some ancillary files. Then you have three folders
Originals are the photos as they were downloaded from your camera or scanner.
(ii) Modified contains edited pics, shots that you have cropped, rotated or changed in any way.
This allows the Photos -> Revert to Original command - very useful if you don't like the changes you've made.
(iii) Data holds the thumbnails the the app needs to show you the photos in the iPhoto Window.
There are three ways (at least) to get files from the iPhoto Window.
1. Drag and Drop: Drag a photo from the iPhoto Window to the desktop, there iPhoto will make a full-sized copy of the pic.
2. File -> Export: Select the files in the iPhoto Window and go File -> Export. The dialogue will give you various options, including altering the format, naming the files and changing the size.
3. Show File: Right- (or Control-) Click on a pic and in the resulting dialogue choose 'Show File'. A Finder window will pop open with the file already selected.
If you feel that the use of space is too great, I would recommend storing your pics on an external HD. This is easily done.
In relation to Aperture, AFAIK it uses non-destructive editing, but there is a major compromise to be made on ease of use and cost. For the price difference you could easily afford a 250GB HD and still have change.
Check out the Aperture forum for more info.
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=184
Regards
TD

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