
It shows just how much work goes into creating the finished article. The photograph of the actress, as well as those of presenter Myleene Klass, comedian Matt Lucas and actress Sharon Stone were taken at a specially built tank at Pinewood Studios. Related Articles Underwater stage pictures Cartier International Polo: it's all in the breeding Rankin: how I shot the Queen Pride and Prejudice temple to be restored by National Trust Moving abroad means taking the plunge Angelina Jolie is 'world's most powerful celebrity' The images are included in a forthcoming exhibition about how such shots are created, which takes place in October. Holding 1.2 million litres of water, the tank is the only one of its kind in the world, and has been used to shoot sequences in films including The Bourne Ultimatum, Casino Royale and Atonement. Phoebe Rudomino, who took the shots, said of Knightley: "She was naturally very good. She was wearing a fairly heavy dress which made it hard but she was surrounded by safety divers and she did very well.
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