IPhoto Album pictures differ in Screen Saver selection

When selecting an iPhoto Album as a Screen Saver, the Preview picture pane often displays pictures in other albums. Also, in certain albums, only one picture in that album displays continuously.
I hope this problem is fixable.
Thanks for your help!

Hello Albert & Welcome to Discussions,
Very simple fix. Go to SystemPreferences>Desktop & ScreenSavers.
Once there click Screen Savers and uncheck, Use random screen saver.
Now click "Choose a folder" and select the folder you want to use for your screen saver. Now, click Options and make any changes you want.
Now, after all that is done go back to Desktop and make sure you choose the same folder you're using for screen saver and let it create the photos. Then,
click on any image and a pull down menu will appear that allows you to make changes to the way the pictures appear on the desk top...ie Full Screen, tile and so on.
Hope this helps.
Mic

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