1968: Flock of Birds Take to the Skies from a Large Body of Water

Year1968
Decade1960s
LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
Duration8s
Price$178 USD
Collection1963 San Francisco California

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Flock of Birds Take to the Skies from a Large Body of Water — Clip Details

1968: A flock of birds takes flight over a large body of water in San Francisco, California, captured on vintage 8mm film. The birds soar across the sky above the bay, with the cityscape and bridge visible in the background. This authentic home movie footage offers a nostalgic glimpse of nature and urban life in the late 1960s, showcasing the natural behavior of waterfowl against a classic San Francisco backdrop. The grainy, warm tones of the 8mm film enhance the archival quality, making it ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: AerialExterior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 8s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68601936

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1333 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: #1
Reel-level year note: 1968
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1968 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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