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Portland Oregon USA-1957: Open-Winged Swan On A Calm Water Lake Strolling On A

  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationPortland, Oregon, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1957 Portland Oregon
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Open-Winged Swan On A Calm Water Lake Strolling On A — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Portland, Oregon, 1957, capturing a graceful white swan gliding across a deep blue lake at night. The clip opens with a close-up of the swan's head and neck, then pulls back to reveal its full form as it floats serenely, its wings slightly open. The scene is illuminated by a focused light source against a dark, reflective water surface, creating a dramatic silhouette. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color shifts, and natural imperfections, evoking a nostalgic, archival feel. This authentic 1950s home movie captures a quiet moment of wildlife in a tranquil setting.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Night
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
122656271

Rights & Clearance

No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

  • People visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1957 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1950s wildlife, park, and reflective water cutaways in documentaries, museum media, or memory-driven edits needing authentic 8mm footage from Portland, Oregon.
Period detail
The visible clues are limited to the 8mm color stock, strong exposure shifts, and a swan on dark blue water; no landmark or built environment confirms the location within the frames.

Still Frames From This Clip

Close 8mm frame of a white swan in Portland, Oregon footage, showing its orange bill, neck, and body against dark water.
Close-up of the swan's bill, neck, and white body near the lake surface.

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