Photo's look horrible

My photo's look great on my MBP but when displayed through AppleTV on a Sony 36" XBR TV, they look horrible. Washed out, underexposed and a the color has shifted. What's going on?

But what format are they in. Where did the photos come from.
Does the same happen when you view the same photos on the tv through the photo tab in itunes.

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