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New Zealand-1982: Seal Lying On Rocks Near Royal Albatross Colony

  • Year1982
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationNew Zealand
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1982 New Zealand
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Seal Lying On Rocks Near Royal Albatross Colony — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from New Zealand in 1982 captures a seal resting on rocky coastal stones near the Royal Albatross Colony at Taiaroa Head. The grainy, color-saturated film shows the seal lying on the rugged shoreline with gentle waves lapping nearby. A sign for the Royal Albatross Colony is visible, confirming the location. The footage exhibits classic 8mm film characteristics including soft focus, natural color shifts, and subtle motion blur, offering authentic archival material of New Zealand's coastal wildlife and conservation site.

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
122847760

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: Yes
  • 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
1982 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
New Zealand 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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Topics & Keywords

  • royal albatross
  • colony tailor head
  • seal
  • water
  • lying
  • stones
  • royal
  • albatross
  • colony
  • taiaroa
  • head
  • nature
  • new zealand
  • 1982
  • 1982 vintage film
  • New Zealand wildlife
  • Royal Albatross Colony
  • Taiaroa Head
  • seal on rocks
  • coastal wildlife
  • 8mm home movie
  • vintage 8mm footage
  • classic film
  • archival footage
  • nature documentary
  • retro film
  • old film
  • film grain
  • coastal scenery
  • New Zealand history
  • wildlife conservation
  • 8mm film
  • nostalgic footage
  • vintage nature clip

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Supports 1980s documentary or museum requests for New Zealand coastal wildlife and visitor-shot conservation-site material.

Still Frames From This Clip

Seal resting on rocky shoreline beside moving water.

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← Previous in archiveNew Zealand-1982: Sea Lion Jumping Out Of The Water Onto A Rocky Beach AndNext in archive →New Zealand-1982: Sign At Royal Albatross Colony And Coastal Cliffs With Ocean Waves
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