Lightroom 5 question

My photos are showing up in previous imports but not in their folder. Whats happening?

Roggie Rog wrote:
My photos are showing up in previous imports but not in their folder. Whats happening?
If you can see the photos in the "Previous Import" section in the Catalog tab, which I think is what you're saying, then right-click one of the photos and choose "Go to folder in library".  That will show you where they are in the Folders hierarchy. 

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