How do I delete "original" pictures?

Is there a way to delete the original picture that iPhoto has? When I make changes (brightness, contrast, red-eye reduction, etc...) it keeps the original in the library and makes a copy with the new image. (I believe this is called non-destructive editing???)
Anyway, I don't want all this wasted space with the original photos I will never use. How can I clean up my library and regain that space?

Tim:
That's not easily doable in iPhoto 7. iPhoto is set up so that you always have a copy of the digital negative, i.e. original file. If you really have to do that then you can do the following (but it's not recommended as you can damage the library if done improperly):
1 - open the iPhoto library package and locate the modified file in the Modified folder.
2 - copy the modified file to the Originals folder containing the original version of that file and replace it.
3 - in iPhoto select that file and execute the Revert to Original.
This deletes the modified file and takes you back to the original which has been replaced by the modified.
Do you Twango?
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 written 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. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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