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Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Big Sur, California, 1980, featuring a striking blue and black bird, likely a Steller's Jay, with a prominent crest. The bird is shown in close-up against a dark, blurred forest background, its iridescent blue feathers and black head clearly visible. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 film characteristics: soft focus, natural grain, and subtle color shifts. The bird turns its head, offering different angles of its profile. The final frame shows a rustic metal structure, possibly a campfire grate, in the same wooded setting. This authentic archival clip captures a moment of wildlife in a natural, serene environment.
No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.
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.
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