How can i open iPhoto Library on Time Machine after full Backup?

After i had a full backup to iomega external hard drive i wonted to see photos in iPhoto library by using Time Machine. I can see the iPhoto Library icon on
Time Machine, but when i click on an icon it does not open the folder and i can't see the pictures stored on iomega external hard drive. All other backed up
documents i can see and restore if i ineed it. Please help. Thank you.

Thank You for your help. I did what you sugested and it works. Only one more question. Just to make sure.
When you wrote: "Control-Click the iPhoto Library icon and choose Show Package Contents there will be a Masters folder with you photos inside."
Under Master folder did you mean LibraryiPhoto or something else?
Thank You

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