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1969: Two Men Watch Another Man Sneaking Up on Three Elephants to Get Photographs

1969: Two Men Watch Another Man Sneaking Up on Three Elephants to Get Photographs

  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSouth Africa
  • Duration8s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1969 South Africa
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Two Men Watch Another Man Sneaking Up on Three Elephants... — Clip Details

1969: Two men observe a third man sneaking through tall grass and trees in a South African wildlife setting, attempting to photograph three large elephants. The scene captures a tense, candid moment of wildlife observation, with the men wearing hats and boots, one holding a camera. Filmed on vintage 8mm film, this archival footage offers a rare glimpse into mid-1960s wildlife encounters and safari culture. The natural jungle backdrop and authentic behavior provide rich material for historical documentaries, retro nostalgia projects, and editorial content exploring human-animal interaction.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
8s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
70169966

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1969 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
South Africa 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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