Dust spot removal iphoto08

Hi
Can anyone tell me if they are having the same problem as me ?
In iphoto select edit, the picture in question has a few dust spots at the edge , im trying to remove
them using the retouch tool, it cannot be done.
the retouch tool workes in such a way that it needs to be able to have access to the complete circumference of the object to be removed.
this can be quite a pain you have two choices crop it out, or load the image into another edit tool
and back to iphoto.
i have a trial version of aperture on my mac at the moment this app does not suffer with this problem.

frostymfx:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Have you tried enlarging the photo with the slider and then use a very small retouch size and drag or "dab" it along the edge like this? Granted, not as easy as if located further from the edge.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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