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Here's an interesting story of the severe misfortune of some Reuters photographers and staff during the recent Tour de France:

http://blogs.reuters.com/2007/07/23/all ... a-problem/

Thankfully, no one was injured. Gear can always be replaced (although I did shed a tear for their BBQ'ed Canon glass...)



About 10 yrs ago I followed the tour for a few days on a touring bike but now would love to go back on a photographic holiday/tour, esp. the dramatic mountain stages.

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Hi Roland, thanks for the link - this was spotted on another thread, here:

http://www.cameralabs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=955

It's a still an interesting story though, and still a horrible sight seeing those melted lenses!

Gordon

Great story and a very interesting read. I particularly liked the "Behind the Scenes" video on the Reuters page at the bottom of that article. I nice insight into the professional photography world.

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Thanks Gordon - should have searched for it first

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