Save spaces for iphoto

I've turn off the copy while importing pictures for my iphoto.
but I still found alot of alias which doesn't really contain much spaces.
but there's 2 more folders take up more
the original & modified folder.
Is it save to remove it?
never did any editing at all so there's no need to have a backup of it in the iphoto library at all.
just mainly use iphoto for displaying photo and sorting it in groups
that's all.

Read this page to get an idea of the construction of an iPhoto library. And heed the warnings that you've received regarding messing with the library from the Finder.
About iPhoto libraries
Happy New Year
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) 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 created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), 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 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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