Final shot of the secret garden?

[MickGrow]

Just watched the secret garden and loved your work Roger!! Was wondering about the final helicopter shot with the boy on horseback riding through the fields. There appears to be shadows of rolling clouds flickering on the ground. They seem to be moving very fast? Was that actually how fast they were moving or was the shot sped up? Because the boy on horseback seemed to be moving slow. Any other tid bits about that last shot would be appreciated. It’s so good! Thanks

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[Roger Deakins]

I really can’t remember if the shot was sped up though I doubt it. The shot was made when 1st unit was changing location from London to Yorkshire. The weather was incredibly bad for mid summer so, with only a brief window of time, we were lucky to get that shot.

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