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1982: A Lone Swimmer in Rough Waves Near a Rocky New Zealand Coast

1982: A Lone Swimmer in Rough Waves Near a Rocky New Zealand Coast

  • Year1982
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationNew Zealand
  • Duration6s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1982 New Zealand
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A Lone Swimmer in Rough Waves Near a Rocky New Zealand Coast — Clip Details

A lone swimmer navigates rough ocean waves near a rocky New Zealand coastline in this vintage 8mm home movie from 1982. The overcast sky casts a moody light over the turbulent sea, where foam crests and seaweed drift among scattered debris. A sea lion appears briefly, adding wildlife presence to the dramatic coastal scene. Shot on retro 8mm film, this archival footage captures the raw beauty and isolation of a wild New Zealand shoreline, evoking nostalgia and a sense of adventure from the early 1980s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
70200830

Source & Documentation

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Date
1982 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
New Zealand 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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  • 1982
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  • New Zealand wildlife
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  • ocean debris
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  • foam waves
  • hillside view
  • vintage film footage
  • nostalgic ocean clip
  • editorial use
  • classic 8mm footage

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