IPhoto not exporting Aperture EXIF data

Does anyone know why iPhoto will store the aperture value from the original EXIF data, however it will drop this information when exporting? I store my pictures on flickr and keep the EXIF data visible, but no matter how I export it will continually cut out a lot of EXIF data, including this important piece of information.

How are you exporting? Are you using a flickr plugin for iPhoto? If so that's what's stripping the info from the file. If you export from iPhoto to the Desktop via the File->Export->File Export all of the EXIF data is preserved and you can include the keywords, comments and file name.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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