1972: A Gloomy Afternoon at the Marsh Spent Watching Two Black and White Birds | Stockfilm

1972: A Gloomy Afternoon at the Marsh Spent Watching Two Black and White Birds | Stockfilm

A Gloomy Afternoon at the Marsh Spent Watching Two Black... — Clip Details

A quiet, overcast afternoon at a marsh in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, captured on vintage 8mm film in 1972. The footage shows two black and white birds perched among trees and bushes, observed from a distance in a natural, unscripted moment. This authentic home movie offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-1970s wildlife observation, with soft focus and grainy texture characteristic of Super 8 archival footage. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about American suburban nature and personal memories.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Black & white
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 10s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68673781

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1431 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label: longwood gardnes,xmas
Reel-level year note: 1972-1977
Reel-level location note: iran,philadelphia
Date: 1972 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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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