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Unusual photos: Movie scenes in everyday life

August 11, 2013 13:53 IST

Image: Transformers
Photographs: Nathaniel D'Costa Nathaniel D'Costa

Nathaniel D'Costa snaps equivalents from the big screen in things he sees in our day-to-day life.

The purpose of art, they say, is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. Nathaniel D'Costa went around taking pictures of scenes from movies as seen in little things around us. The result is for everyone to see. In the pages to follow, we bring you some rather interesting images he's shot that are so reminiscent of iconic movies.

Transformers (2007)

Graffiti lines the lanes of Chapel Road in Bandra, Mumbai, but this is possibly the most creative artwork of all. The artist uses the existing ugly electric switch boxes as a prop for his futuristic design.

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Unusual photos: Movie scenes in everyday life

Image: The Exorcist
Photographs: Nathaniel D'Costa

The Exorcist (1973)

This lone rosary was found hanging on a side wall of Gloria Church in Byculla, Mumbai. The texture of the rosary against the old wall was hard to ignore.

Unusual photos: Movie scenes in everyday life

Image: City of Angels
Photographs: Nathaniel D'Costa

City of Angels (1998)

Possibly one of the most recognizable spots of Mumbai, Marine drive. Shot at an overbridge, the picture shows you a bit of the famous Queen's necklace and long traffic trails.

Unusual photos: Movie scenes in everyday life

Image: Life of Pi
Photographs: Nathaniel D'Costa

Life of Pi (2012)

Seas and sunsets just make the perfect combination. You just cannot go wrong with a picture that has these elements. Throw in a tired bird resting on a fishing boat and Ang Lee's masterpiece springs to mind.

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Unusual photos: Movie scenes in everyday life

Image: Sholay
Photographs: Nathaniel D'Costa

Sholay (1975)

Even though the scooter is now unusable, there is a classic touch to the Bajaj and its sidecar. It immediately brings back memories of freedom and fun.

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Unusual photos: Movie scenes in everyday life

Image: Children of the Corn
Photographs: Nathaniel D'Costa

Children of the Corn (1984)

Fresh rice stalks grow tall in a field. The stunning contrasts of green caught my eye. Taken in Vikramgard, Maharshtra.

Unusual photos: Movie scenes in everyday life

Image: Walk the Line
Photographs: Nathaniel D'Costa

Walk the Line (2005)

This beautiful old pipe organ is unfortunately gathering dust and cobwebs at Gloria Church in Byculla. You can almost hear the faint strains of the choir by just looking at its magnificent old keys and pipes.

Unusual photos: Movie scenes in everyday life

Image: The Birds
Photographs: Nathaniel D'Costa

The Birds (1963)

A flock of seagulls and crows fight for left over scraps on the beach. Picture taken at Bandra, Mumbai.

Unusual photos: Movie scenes in everyday life

Image: The Motorcycle Diaries
Photographs: Nathaniel D'Costa

The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)

Take a legendary motorcycle, put it against a stunning backdrop and voila! Taken at the old abandoned bridge in Borim, Goa.

Unusual photos: Movie scenes in everyday life

Image: Gangs of Wasseypur
Photographs: Nathaniel D'Costa

Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)

Something about the lone government jeep peeking out from behind a house intrigued me. This was taken at an ashram in Panvel, Maharashtra.