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Kilaguni Kenya-1983: Elephants Drinking At The Local Watering Hole

Kilaguni Kenya-1983: Elephants Drinking At The Local Watering Hole

  • Year1983
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationKilaguni, Kenya
  • Duration5s
  • Price$188 USD
  • Collection1983 Kenya
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Elephants Drinking At The Local Watering Hole — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Kilaguni, Kenya, in 1983 captures a serene moment of three elephants at a watering hole. The elephants, including a smaller calf, stand near the water's edge, their reflections visible in the still surface. The scene unfolds in a natural savanna setting with dense trees and bushes in the background, bathed in warm, slightly faded sunlight. The film exhibits characteristic grain, color shifts, and soft focus typical of 8mm archival footage, offering a nostalgic glimpse into African wildlife. The elephants are seen drinking and interacting calmly, with one raising its trunk. The footage is unsteady, suggesting handheld recording, and includes natural film artifacts like scratches and light leaks, enhancing its authentic, historical feel.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$188 USD
Clip ID
122989406

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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.

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Date
1983 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
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Location
Kilaguni, Kenya 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
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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  • 1983
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  • vintage nature film
  • 8mm film grain
  • retro home movie
  • archival elephant footage

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