Transferring content from Time capsule

I backed up our computers on Time Capsule. Our Imac has crashed and I need to access the backup files from that computer ( on the Time Capsule ) How can I do it. I tried Migrating assistant but it didn't transfer my photo library. How can I access those files ?

Migration Assistant should have transferred everything (unless you omitted things).
By default, the iPhoto Library is in the Pictures folder of a home folder, but some folks move it.
Normally, Time Machine only shows the backups for the Mac it's running on, so to see the ones for a different Mac, you'll need the Browse... option, per Time Machine - Frequently Asked Question  #17.
Since you're on Lion, if you have iPhoto '11 you can't browse or restore individual photos.  See the pink box in FAQ #15.

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    jameski wrote:
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    If yes I will likely put all my historical backups onto a cheap 500GB drive and put it in a drawer and start new backups on TC
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    See my reply to your previous post with the same question.
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