Using Automator to create script

What I'd like to do is use Automator to create a script that will open an image as soon as it is transferred to a specific folder. I'm trying to generate some extra income by doing a bit of photography. Since my photo gear is not wireless or bluetooth capable, I'm going to transfer the image from the camera to my MacBook via an Eye-Fi card. Once the image is transferred into the designated folder, I'd like the script to open the file in either Preview, Aperture, or Photoshop so I can see if I need to re-shoot the image. Is that possible? I'm just not sure how to do it in Automator. Thanks to all.
-- Dennis

Unless I misread your post this should be simple. The steps below are for the Snow Leopard version of Automator but will be similar for other versions. I had the test file open in Preview because I do not have Aperture installed but there should be a similar Automator action for it.
1. Create the folder that you want to drop the photos into and put it in a convenient place. I used the Desktop.
2. When the opening dialog appears choose Folder Action.
3. When the next Automator window appears notice the drop down menu that allows you to choose a folder. Click here and choose the folder you created earlier.
4. Find the Automator action "Open Images In Preview" and drop it into the window's right side as the only step/
5. Save your work.

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