Location number 4 by judithg

Location number 4

There are loads of location signs up around Cambridge for the film shooting but most are in Colleges so I can't incorporate them into my dog walk. I was wondering how they would make the town look 'period' (1960's in this case) when I came across this. The shop is actually a gift shop and they seem to have made false windows as well as covering up the sign. It faces the end of Trinity Lane which is just that, quite a narrow lane and pretty much unchanged since the 16th century so often used for filming. The bookshelves and books are somewhat oversized and I can't work out if this is their final position - presumably the filming will be some distance away so they will appear nearer by being larger?
The security chaps were having fun explaining to visitors that the books were not for sale. I did have a word about the one way sign.
Three GT:
1. If you can't get away for new photo ops, rebuilding the town is the next best thing.
2. Another beautiful September day.
3. Bake Off on tonight.
I love your first GT! And this is beautifully composed, like the postures of the men, nice sharp shot of the"book shop"
September 24th, 2013  
I think the sign needs to go, he he, but must be quite interesting seeing all these changes to the area & of course they are doing it all for you so you can get new photos!! You will definitely have to go & see the film!
September 24th, 2013  
Oh this is keeping you so well entertained. What a stroke of luck. I have a friend who sources this sort of stuff for films etc. Stops her further cluttering up the flat I guess - unless she takes it all home at the end I suppose.
September 24th, 2013  
what an interesting town you live in Judith, there is always something going on!
September 24th, 2013  
How exciting to see what the film crew does with the town. Have you seen the Stephen Hawking film with Benedict Cumberbatch? It's quite good I think, and not only because Benedict stars in it ;).
September 24th, 2013  
How interesting to observe this transformation. Love your composition.
September 24th, 2013  
Yay bake odd, better get my skates on and finish all tasks by 8!!! Exciting times in Cambridge, can't wait to see the film
September 24th, 2013  
Oh yes, glad you reminded me about the Bake off. Great fun looking out for locations pics - I like this one, looking forward to the film - maybe?
September 24th, 2013  
It is amazing how they can change the appearance of the shop fronts, may be you will get some photographs of them filming
September 24th, 2013  
Love how there's always something going in Cambridge.
Shockingly, I don't think anyone has filmed in Southampton since Howard's Way and the city is so photogenic too. ;)
September 24th, 2013  
Great composition here but shame they put the sign there! It's hard to make out what's real and what's not in this shot ;) Interesting for you to see things being changed around. Your no 1 GT made me smile - they're obviously doing it just for you!
September 24th, 2013  
Very cool, Judith, and interesting information. I love your composition.
September 24th, 2013  
@jannaellen I think I may have done when I didn't know Benedict Cumberbatch was really Sherlock ;0) This one is a love story.
September 24th, 2013  
Interesting shot. My daughter has just started a new job in Cambridge today. She has a long commute from London so hope all goes ok
September 24th, 2013  
@chris17 Ooh hope so - most people go the other way so hopefully the trip won't be awful. Hope she gets out to see the town as well.
September 24th, 2013  
Jo
Thought the book display looked a bit odd, glad you explained, great shot though.
September 24th, 2013  
@jo13 not one of your bro's then? There's a right lot to sort out for those location blokes!!
September 24th, 2013  
Fun shot. Great to see how film makers make the magic.
September 25th, 2013  
Mac
This is a WH Smith isn't it? I remember the windows. What fun! So glad you are documenting your town, my favorite place!
September 25th, 2013  
I really like the balance in your shot. I would be trying to look at the books too.
September 25th, 2013  
Books outdoors
September 25th, 2013  
Great capture of these men working away! Perhaps I should have headed in another direction when I went out to take some shots earlier today - all of this passed me by completely!
September 25th, 2013  
Fab composition - love the two workmen! : )
September 25th, 2013  
love the play off between the high vis jackets and one way sign
September 25th, 2013  
It's amazing what they do for a film - they must plan and build long before it happens! Both of them are on the phone! I like this building!
September 26th, 2013  
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