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‘No Time to Die’ at The Mall in London

12 Sunday Nov 2023

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Dr. Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux) crossed the street on the way to her office. She climbed the stairs and entered the room. An unexpected patient was waiting there. It was Lyutsifer Safin (Rami Malek).

The scene with Madeleine Swann crossing the street was filmed at the Mall in London at the end of June 2019.

St James's Park in London, UK
– St. James’s Park.

Léa Seydoux left the St. James’ Park at the Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial.

Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial in London, UK
– The Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial.
St James's Park in London, UK
– St. James’s Park on the left and the Mall on the right.

She crossed the Mall and walked towards the Duke of York Column at the top of the stairs.

Duke of York Monument in Lonon, UK
– The Duke of York Column.

The scene with Dr. Madeleine Swann walking up the staircase was filmed in {10-11} Carlton House Terrace in August 2019. The whole sequence with her and Safin in the office as well. The building is located right next to the Duke of York Column.

Duke of York Monument and 10-11 Carlton House Terrace in Lonon, UK
– The Duke of York Column on the left and {10-11} Carlton House Terrace on the right.

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace was used as filming location not only for ‘No Time to Die’, but also for: ‘Bridget Jones Diary’, Netflix’s ‘The Crown’, BBC’s ‘Sherlock Holmes, ‘Cruella’ and few others. You can rent it i.e. for wedding or conference and walk up the staircase like Dr. Madeleine Swann. Her office was filmed on the 2nd floor in a room that is not available for public use.

Sources:
– {10-11} Carlton House Terrace
– 007.com

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‘No Time to Die’ – Bond’s garage in London

23 Wednesday Aug 2023

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In ‘No Time to Die’ James Bond (Daniel Craig) lost his friend Felix Leiter from CIA (Jeffrey Wright) in a sinking ship but he managed to save himself and return to England. He directed his first steps to his garage where, among the gadgets known from other films, there was Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Bond uncovered the car and drove to the MI6 headquarters (read more in ‘No Time to Die’ at Whitehall Ct in London).

The scene with James Bond leaving the garage was filmed in tunnels under the railroad tracks at Centaur Street in London, UK.

Parking space at Centaur Street, London
– Entrance to the tunnel with garages from Centaur Street.

Garages are located on one side of the tunnel only. On the other side there is a wall with an opening below the ceiling. There is a Park Plaza London Waterloo hotel right behind it. Most of the garages have been converted into shops so it is pretty easy to find the one that belonged to James Bond.

Parking space at Centaur Street, London
– Tunnel with garages and shops on the right and a view at Park Plaza London Waterloo hotel on the left.

Bond left the garage that you can see in the next picture.

Parking space at Centaur Street, London
– Bond’s garage on the right.

He made a 180 degrees turn and left the tunnel driving towards Centaur Street at the intersection with Carlisle Ln.

Parking space at Centaur Street, London
– Exit from the tunnel with garages to Centaur Street on the left, exit to Centaur Street at the intersection with Carlisle Ln on the right and Bond’s garage behind the wall.

As you may notice while looking at the picture above, he had to turn left while in the film he turned right. The sequence was mirrored after filming.

Parking space at Centaur Street, London
– Exit from the tunnel with garages to to Centaur Street at the intersection with Carlisle Ln.

Parking space at Centaur Street, London
– Exit from the tunnel with garages to to Centaur Street at the intersection with Carlisle Ln.

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‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ – locations gallery

06 Sunday Aug 2023

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Real filming locations together with screens of scenes filmed in these places. Film scene on top and my location photo at the bottom.

Palau, Sardinia, Italy
– Palau, Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

Palau, Sardinia, Italy
– Palau, Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

Palau, Sardinia, Italy
– Palau, Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

Palau, Sardinia, Italy
– Palau, Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

Palau, Sardinia, Italy
– Palau, Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

San Pantaleo, Sardinia, Italy
– Via della Basilica in San Pantaleo, Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

– Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

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‘GoldenEye’ – locations gallery

10 Monday Apr 2023

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Real filming locations together with screens of scenes filmed in these places. Film scene on top and my location photo at the bottom.

Monaco
– Monaco. (location photo: 2023)
Monaco
– Monaco. (location photo: 2023)

Fort Antoine Theatre, Monaco
– Fort Antoine Theatre, Monaco. (location photo: 2023)
Monaco
– View from Fort Antoine Theatre, Monaco at the port. (location photo: 2023)

Monaco
– Monaco. (location photo: 2023)

Monaco
– Monaco. (location photo: 2023)

Monaco
– Monaco. (location photo: 2023)
Monaco
– Monaco. (location photo: 2023)

The courtyard of Somerset House in London
– The courtyard of Somerset House in London doubled for St. Petersburg in the Soviet union. (location photo: 2023)

The courtyard of Somerset House in London
– The courtyard of Somerset House in London doubled for St. Petersburg in the Soviet union. (location photo: 2023)

The courtyard of Somerset House in London
– The courtyard of Somerset House in London doubled for St. Petersburg in the Soviet union. (location photo: 2023)

Brompton Cemetery Chapel in London, UK
– Brompton Cemetery Chapel in London doubled for Our Lady of Smolensk Church in St. Petersburg, the Soviet union. (location photo: 2023)

The Langham Hotel in London, UK
– The Langham Hotel in London doubled for the Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg, the Soviet union. (location photo: 2023)

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‘Die Another Day’ – entrance to secret MI6 base at Westminster Bridge

11 Saturday Mar 2023

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In ‘Die Another Day’ James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) engaged in a ferocious duel of swords with Gustav Graves (Toby Stephens) in the corridors of the Blades Club. 007 won the match. When he was leaving the club consierge (Oliver Skeete) gave him an envelope with a key. It was the key that opened the door to secret MI6 base located at abandoned Vauxhall Cross tube station.

The entrance to a fictional abandoned London tube station was filmed at the Westminster Bridge. Pierce Brosnan opened the door located in pedestal of the South Bank Lion sculpture. While standing at the door you can see the Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster on the opposite side of the River Thames.

Westminster Bridge, London

Westminster Bridge, London

Westminster Bridge, London

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‘Die Another Day’ – locations gallery

05 Sunday Mar 2023

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Real filming locations together with screens of scenes filmed in these places. Film scene on top and my location photo at the bottom.

Cadiz, Spain
– Cadiz in Spain doubled for Havana in Cuba. (location photo: 2025)

Cadiz, Spain
– Calle Garaicoechea in Cadiz, Spain. (location photo: 2025)

Cadiz, Spain
– Mercado Central de Abastos de Cadiz at Plaza de la Libertad in Cadiz, Spain doubled for Havana cigar factory in Cuba. (location photo: 2025)

Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain
– Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain doubled for the clinic in Cuba. (location photo: 2025)

Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain
– Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain doubled for the clinic in Cuba. (location photo: 2025)

Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain
– Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain doubled for the clinic in Cuba. (location photo: 2025)

Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain
– Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain doubled for the clinic in Cuba. (location photo: 2025)

Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain
– Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain doubled for the clinic in Cuba. (location photo: 2025)

Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain
– Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain doubled for the clinic in Cuba. (location photo: 2025)

Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain
– Castillo de San Sebastian in Cadiz, Spain doubled for the clinic in Cuba. (location photo: 2025)

Canada Gate at the Buckingham Palace in London
– Journalists waiting for Gustav Graves (Toby Stephens) in front of the Canada Gate at the Buckingham Palace in London, UK. (location photo: 2018) Read story behind the scene: ‘Die Another Day’ at Buckingham Palace in London.

Buckingham Palace in London
– Gustav Graves (Toby Stephens) landing at the Buckingham Palace in London, UK. (location photo: 2023) Read story behind the scene: ‘Die Another Day’ at Buckingham Palace in London.

Buckingham Palace in London
– Gustav Graves (Toby Stephens) landing at the Buckingham Palace in London, UK. (location photo: 2023) Read story behind the scene: ‘Die Another Day’ at Buckingham Palace in London.

Die Another Day - Westminster Bridge, Londyn
– The entrance to the secret MI6 base located at abandoned Vauxhall Cross tube station. Westminster Bridge in London. (location photo: 2023) Read full story: ‘Die Another Day’ – entrance to secret MI6 base at Westminster Bridge.

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‘Spectre’ – James Bond’s apartment in London

03 Friday Mar 2023

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In ‘Spectre’ we get to take a look at James Bond’s apartment. He (Daniel Craig) was standing at the window wearing dressing gown while waiting for Monneypenny (Naomie Harris). She brought him a box with personal things recovered from Skyfall. After the meeting in the apartment Moneypenny walked down the street into the darkness of the night.

London, Stanley Gardens 1
– 1 Stanley Gardens, Notting Hill, London, UK

The exterior of the house was filmed at 1 Stanley Gardens in Notting Hill in London.

London, Stanley Gardens 1
– 1 Stanley Gardens on the corner of Stanley Gardens and Stanley Cres.

The entrance to the building is located at Stanley Cres.

London, Stanley Gardens 1

The exterior of the townhouse was filmed on December 15th 2014 in the evening. It was a week after principal photography began. Interior of the apartment was filmed at Pinewood Studios.

London, Stanley Gardens 1

Both Daniel Craig and Naomie Harris were on location. Daniel Craig was standing at the window in an apartment with a balcony. Naomie Harris walked down the Stanley Cres towards Ladbroke Gardens.

London, Stanley Gardens 1

London, Stanley Gardens 1

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Monochromatic portraits of Daniel Craig

21 Saturday Jan 2023

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In 2012 Daniel Craig, who played James Bond 5 times in: ‘Casino Royale’, ‘Quantum of Solace’, ‘Skyfall’, ‘Spectre’ and ‘No Time to Die’, was present in Berlin at the premiere of ‘Skyfall’. I had a chance to photograph him at that event.

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig
– Daniel Craig with Barbara Broccoli and Sam Mendes.

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig and Berenice Marlohe
– Daniel Craig with Berenice Marlohe.

Daniel Craig

Monochromatic portraits of Pierce Brosnan

04 Wednesday Jan 2023

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In 2016 I had a privilege to photograph Pierce Brosnan (who played James Bond 4 times: ‘GoldenEye’, ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, The World Is Not Enough’ and ‘Die Another Day’) at European Film Awards ceremony in Wroclaw, Poland.

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith.

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan with the honorary award EUROPEAN ACHIEVEMENT IN WORLD CINEMA.
Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan with the honorary award EUROPEAN ACHIEVEMENT IN WORLD CINEMA.

Scenic road at the Tyrrhenian Sea in ‘No Time to Die’

27 Tuesday Dec 2022

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At the beginning of ‘No Time to Die’ Madeleine Swann (Lea Seydoux) had flashback of her mother’s death while swimming in the sea in Italy. After that she and James Bond (Daniel Craig) in Aston Martin DB5 took the scenic road at the sea. After a few corners they entered the tunnel that led to Matera.

Road SS18 Tirrena Inferiore in Italy
– Road SS18 Tirrena Inferiore along the coast by the Tyrrhenian Sea.

The sequence with Aston Martin DB5 was filmed from a helicopter in the south of Italy on road SS18 Tirrena Inferiore between Sapri and Acquafredda. It began near Canale di Mezzanotte on the border between Campania and Basilicata. It ended a few corners later below the tower called Torre dei Crivi. In the film Matera was right after the tunnel. In reality it would have to be 200 km long! Matera is located on the eastern side of the Apennine peninsula, about 60 km from the Adriatic Sea. The SS18 Tirrena Inferiore road runs along the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the opposite side of the peninsula. Filmmakers wanted to film the seqence in in the setting sun therefore, they sought a suitable route on the western side of the peninsula.

Road SS18 Tirrena Inferiore in Italy
– Road SS18 Tirrena Inferiore along the coast by the Tyrrhenian Sea. Part of the road where the scene with Aston Martin DB5 at the beginning of the film and Aston Martin V8 Vantage at the very end of ‘No Time to Die’ were filmed.
Road SS18 Tirrena Inferiore in Italy
– Tower Torre dei Crivi (top of the frame) above the road SS18 Tirrena Inferiore.

The tunnel they entered was not real. CGI was used to create it. In the film you can see the wall of the tunnel covering third arch of the bridge (photo below) and part of the road on the right.

Road SS18 Tirrena Inferiore in Italy

There is real tunnel around the next corner but it is very short and there is no Matera behind it as you can see below.

Road SS18 Tirrena Inferiore in Italy
– Road SS18 Tirrena Inferiore.

The same location was used to film the very last scene with Madeleine Swann driving Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

To be continued in: ‘No Time to Die’ in Matera, Italy. Part 1: Arrival.

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