Find file location of pics in iPhoto?

How do i find the location of images saved in iPhoto? I want to use some as desktop images and the function to use an image as desktop pic doenst work so i want to find the file manually.
using iPhoto 11 v9.4.2
Thanks

See Terence Devlin's User Tip: How to access files in iPhoto:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4491
To reveal the image file that you want to use as a Desktop Picture in the Finder, select the photo in iPhoto and use the command "File > Reveal in Finder > Original".
But you should be able to show your iPhoto Library in the Desktop&Screensaver System Preferences. Do you not see it there like this? You should be able to access all events directly from there.
Regards
Léonie

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