Front element damage

An interesting little article on front element damage with some sample shots.
http://www.lensrentals.com/news/2008...ment-scratches

NO WAY!! That is amazing. I don't think I'll ever worry about tiny dust specks on the front element ever again...

I guess it the same principal as when you shoot through a chain link fence, and can make disappear by defocusing it at close range.

I had no idea. Fascinating.