Missing image thumbnail/preview in finder?

When scrolling through image files (jpg) within finder as organized in "column view," I used to be able to select an image just once (not opening up the preview application) but seeing a little thumbnail in the column view within finder. This was the case up until Mountain Lion. Does anyone know how to regain this feature?

Just kidding...found it in VIEW menu

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