Exif data from certain digital camera models is probably the reason for this
problem. 

The jpeg plugin fails to load images with this certain type of exif data, (most
other viewers have no problems, with the exception of the eog which fails to
display the jpegs (thumbnails within nautalus works fine tho)

The error message given follows:
  GIMP Message
Opening '/home/aenertia/Documents/Personal_Pics/nelson_2005/00000081.jpg' failed:

Plug-In could not open image


...
Running gimp from console reveals that the jpeg plugin is segfaulting when
opening the jpeg. 

All the problem images originate from various digital camera models, Digimaster
(4.3 megapixel) Sony, and others. 

The workaround for the moment is to convert the image to another format or
manipulate it in a program that does not support exif, this removes the
offending meta data and the image is able to loaded.

This bug should be considered severe.


This bug has been confirmed by others. Offending images can be made available on
request.