Iphoto library/pics

Sorry not for sure how to reference the topic that I have a question on.
Here is the problem:
I have pic of my pet that I love and it shows up on my origianl Pic log, my events page, in a couple of folders that I have put it in, my mobile me gallery, my desk top pic folder.
The problem is anytime that I am in iphoto and I try to make the pic full screen or even larger inside iphoto it turns to black and will not show up. It will cover the full page when I set it to my desk top from iphoto or from my system preference iphoto selection.
Does anyone know why this is or if there is a way to restore? Because it is still in the library. My concern is if I want to email or print it out later or if I want to show my pics on a slideshow or something.
thanks for the help brandon

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Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one.
Regards
TD

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