IPhoto 9.3 shows black thumbnail and preview

When I import picture in portrait orientation iPhoto 9.3 creates black previews and thumbnails.
Is this a problem of iPhoto 9.3?

People have been reporting this for a while now, with no fix at this time.
Many folks find that rotating the image and then rotate it back will get them a thumbnail.
iPhoto menu -> Provide iPhoto Feedback and report it.
Regards
TD

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