FYI: iPhoto not as smart as Finder regarding filenames

I have a folder of 56 tiff files.
I would like to import these files into iPhoto.
I used File>Import to Library and pointed to the folder of tiff files. 17 files are imported.
I've tried this twice, once with my "main" iPhoto Library, once creating a separate library. Both times the same 17 files are imported.
I can use Preview to view all 56 files.
I've compared the "Get Info" for a successful file and a failed file and can see no difference.
I've tried dragging one tiff file into iPhoto and get the message: "Unreadable File"
I have plenty of disk space available (150+ GB). The folder of files is 56 MB.
While writing this query I discovered the "problem." My filenames have periods in them. Remove the periods and the files successfully import into iPhoto. I can do what I want to do, with minimal effort.
So, no longer a question, but a FYI in case anyone else runs into this problem. iPhoto import filenames are more restrictive than those allowed in Finder. My husband says this is a "bug"
Thanks,
Linda in MA

Sorry but I can't confirm this behaviour.
I can import both jpegs and tiffs to iPhoto with periods in the Filename.
I renamed a file as follows:
DSC.5305.(1).jpg
I can easily drag it to the iPhoto Window and import.
I converted it to tiff (using Preview)
DSC.5305.(1).tiff
And again, I could drag and drop it to iPhoto with no issue.
I can also import both files using the File -> Import command.
I would caution that as the period is used to separate the file suffix from the file name it's generally not a good idea to use them in File names. Similarly, symbols like ~ and / have meanings to your Mac that can cause confusion and are best avoided in Filenames.
Regards
TD

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