Photo freezes

Hi all

I'm facing a very unique issue with the "pictures" built-in addon.
Whenever i try to view a "jpg" or "gif" image through a pen-drive or through a SMB share, the display freezes (blank), even if the mouse cursor works. When i "right-click" the entire system freezes. I have to then reset the system.

I've found out that i can sometimes view one pic at a time ( not a slideshow) , but that to an image which is lower than 1MB in size.
Slideshow always freezes,
Let me tell you my hardware
I'm using OpenElec on a Raspberry pi.

I've no issues with 1080p movie playback , or sounds playback. I can even stream very well from Youtube and other video and music add-ons.

Hope somebody can help.

Regards

Prasad