Endorsement from Claudio Von Planta

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The latest endorsement for The Cycling Reporter has come from another great cameraman who I strive to emulate in both the quality and subject matter of my work - Claudio Von Planta.

Claudio is a freelance cameraman and Director of Photography with more than 20 years experience, and has made a habit of working in hot spots and challenging areas all over the world. So much of what he has filmed is used for positive social change, and this is something I aim to achieve in my own work. Check him out at http://vonplanta.net

Got to be said though, I didn't know who he was until Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's Long Way Round adventure. Claudio was the third biker on that expedition, and had what must be described as my dream job filming it! As I've mentioned before, Long Way Down was one of my major inspirations to initially plan a journey of my own, and the TV series is still one of my all time favourites.
So it means a lot to me that Claudio had this to say:

It's always very inspiring to hear from people who have the courage to undertake such massive expeditions relying exclusively on their own strength.
It's also very impressive to see how you are broadcasting your reports on your own over cyberspace. Congratulations! I wish you good health and lots of luck.

Claudio von Planta

Don't forget, if you're new to the site or have just found out about the expedition, read more about it here and about the film aspect here. Also feel free to donate to the UNICEF cause here!