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Washington DC-1948: Swan Swimming Slowly Towards Other Swans Across The Lake

  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationWashington, District Of Columbia, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
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Swan Swimming Slowly Towards Other Swans Across The Lake — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1948, this vintage home movie captures a serene lakeside scene in Washington DC. A single white swan glides slowly across the calm water, its reflection rippling beneath. Lush green willow trees and dense forest line the far shore, creating a tranquil natural setting. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain, soft focus, and warm color tones characteristic of mid-century amateur film. The camera remains steady, observing the swan's peaceful journey across the lake. This archival clip evokes nostalgia and offers authentic period footage for documentaries, historical projects, or vintage-themed content.

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
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127728558

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

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Date
1948 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
Washington, District Of Columbia, 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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Topics & Keywords

  • trees
  • forest
  • water
  • animals
  • nature
  • swan
  • swimming
  • slowly
  • swans
  • lake
  • lonely
  • wildlife
  • washington DC
  • 1948
  • 1948 home movie footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Washington DC 1948
  • swan swimming
  • lake scenery
  • willow trees
  • vintage nature footage
  • archival 8mm film
  • classic home movie
  • retro wildlife
  • 1940s film
  • vintage documentary
  • old film footage
  • nostalgic nature
  • Super 8 swan
  • vintage lake
  • 8mm home movie
  • historic footage
  • 1948 wildlife
  • vintage Americana

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1940s Washington DC home-movie lake footage for productions needing a quiet wildlife cutaway, period nature insert, or reflective archival transition.

Still Frames From This Clip

A white swan floats on a calm lake with willow trees along the far shore.

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