Indesign CS3 export to PDF shows a fog/low contrast layer on photos

When I export an indesign CS3 file to pdf the photos seem to cover up with a fog/low contrast layer once loaded. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there a solution? anything i'm doing wrong!!!

I have managed sort it out. Its just a matter of changing the colour profile to the desired one. cheers steve. i will next time!!

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