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Lagos Nigeria-1969: Bird Perched On Stump Against Cloudy Sky

  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationLagos, Nigeria
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1969 Nigeria
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Bird Perched On Stump Against Cloudy Sky — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Lagos, Nigeria, in 1969 shows a solitary bird perched atop a weathered tree stump against a dramatic, cloudy sky. The bird, likely a blue jay or similar species, is silhouetted in profile, its form dark against the vibrant blue and purple hues of the overcast sky. The film exhibits characteristic grain, color shifts, and soft focus typical of 8mm home movies from the late 1960s, capturing a quiet, contemplative moment in nature. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into a past era, perfect for historical documentaries, nature montages, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
122664465

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
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Date
1969 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
Lagos, Nigeria 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
1969 Lagos home-movie nature cutaway for editors needing quiet West African outdoor atmosphere or a brief wildlife insert from 8mm footage.

Still Frames From This Clip

1969 Lagos home-movie frame showing a small dark bird on a weathered stump against a blue-purple cloudy sky.
A bird rests on a broken stump against a cloud-filled sky.

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