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1961: Two Water Skiers Carefully Crossing the Wake Behind a Puttering Boat

1961: Two Water Skiers Carefully Crossing the Wake Behind a Puttering Boat

  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationIowa, United States
  • Duration29s
  • Price$178 USD
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Two Water Skiers Carefully Crossing the Wake Behind a... — Clip Details

1961: Two men water ski across a crystal-clear lake in Iowa, carefully navigating the wake behind a small outboard boat. The skiers, bare-chested and wearing swim trunks, glide over the bright blue water under a sunny sky. The boat moves at a moderate pace, its engine puttering steadily as the skiers maintain balance on their ropes. Lush green trees line the shore, with sandy beaches and scattered houses visible in the background. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a classic summer day of outdoor recreation.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
29s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67368288

Source & Documentation

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Date
1961 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
Iowa, 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
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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