1938: An Amazing Scene of a Vast Lake Under the Sunny Sky at Fort Ross California | Stockfilm

1938: An Amazing Scene of a Vast Lake Under the Sunny Sky at Fort Ross California | Stockfilm

An Amazing Scene of a Vast Lake Under the Sunny Sky at... — Clip Details

1938: An amazing scene of a vast lake under the sunny sky at Fort Ross, California. This vintage 8mm home movie footage captures calm waters with gentle ripples, anchored vessels, and distant shorelines framed by natural beauty. The glowing sunlight reflects off the lake like a diamond, with structures visible along the shore. A serene, nostalgic view of early 20th-century California life, preserved in classic archival film. Perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, or editorial content exploring Americana and coastal heritage.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 25s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 68812796

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note: 1938
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Fort Ross, 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

View source reel context Open Clip Documentation Record Request source information Ask about direct-license availability

Topics & Keywords