Where are my backed up photos in Time Machine?

I'm trying to retrieve some photos that I have backed up in Time Machine but they are not there. Here is what I've been doing.
1. open up iTunes
2.turn on my external hard drive.
3. Go to File>browse Backups
I can always see the photos in my library in time machine "Today" , but when I try to view the library from earlier backups it just says "loading photos" but no photos ever load.
What is going on here? Any help would be appreciated.

I'm trying to retrieve some photos that I have backed up in Time Machine but they are not there. Here is what I've been doing.
1. open up iTunes
I assume you mean iPhoto not iTunes - you do want to use iPhoto for photos
2.turn on my external hard drive.
I've not done this but since yo have having problems I would have the drive on before launching iPhoto (although it really should not make a difference)
3. Go to File>browse Backups
I can always see the photos in my library in time machine "Today" , but when I try to view the library from earlier backups it just says "loading photos" but no photos ever load.
How long have you waited? How is your TM drive connected? Is it possible that youare not waiting long enough?
LN

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