IPhoto - slideshow fit to audio

I'm having a very confusing problem that i hope someone can help me with.
I'm creating a slideshow for my 10th anniversary.  197 pictures accompanied by 6 songs.  I've selected to fit slidehow to audio.  when previewing the slideshow (before I burn to DVD).  some of the pictures are only displayed for 1 to 2 seconds and then others are displayed for almost 4 mintues (no exageration.  1 pic displays for 238 seconds).
what am I doing wrong?
thanks
Rich

Nobody has had this issue?  Any Suggestions?

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