1961: A Person Water Skiing Behind a Boat on a Beautiful Lake MICHIGAN | Stockfilm

1961: A Person Water Skiing Behind a Boat on a Beautiful Lake MICHIGAN | Stockfilm

A Person Water Skiing Behind a Boat on a Beautiful Lake... — Clip Details

A vintage 1961 home movie clip captures a person water skiing behind a boat on a serene lake in Michigan. The 8mm film shows smooth, sunlit water and lush green trees lining the shore, with rolling hills in the background. The skier glides across the calm surface, creating gentle ripples, while the boat pulls steadily through the clear blue water. This authentic slice of mid-century American recreation showcases classic outdoor leisure, with natural lighting and the nostalgic grain of Super 8 film. Ideal for historical, editorial, or nostalgic content about 1960s vacations and watersports.

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: 7s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68626490

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2015 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: xmas,linda communion,,d danielar
Reel-level year note: 1961-1962
Reel-level location note: detroit michigan,
Date: 1961 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Michigan, 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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