diff --git a/feeds/modules/tapas.py b/feeds/modules/tapas.py
index 4b2e4f3..064e353 100644
--- a/feeds/modules/tapas.py
+++ b/feeds/modules/tapas.py
@@ -69,5 +69,6 @@ class TapasFeedModuleConfig(FeedModuleConfig):
                         offset += im.size[0]
                     new_im_path = os.path.join(d, 'combined.jpg')
                     new_im.save(new_im_path)
-                    bot.send_document(chat_id, new_im_path, caption=caption)
+                    with open(new_im_path, 'rb') as f:
+                        bot.send_document(chat_id, new_im_path, caption=caption)
             yield eid