User Pictures Disappearing

I have set the user pictures several times for my two users, but now every time I log out/in or restart, they revert to the default.
The pictures in question are from a folder nested in the Pictures folder.
Is there a .plist file I should delete or something?
I know this isn't mission critical, but thanks to anyone for help.
-tcvanp

Thanks for all your help. I got it to work anyway.

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