IPhoto locks up when I try to view a photo I just took on my 4s

When I take a photo with the iPone 4s camera, a thumbnail dutifully appears at the bottom of the screen. If I select it to view the photo, iPhoto locks up...sometimes for minutes!

Hi there gossend,
You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3281
-Griff W.

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