1980: Waves Crashing Against Island with Mountain in Background Big Sur

Year1980
Decade1980s
LocationBig Sur, California, United States
Duration10s
Price$199 USD
Collection1980 Big Sur California

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Waves Crashing Against Island with Mountain in... — Clip Details

Vintage 1980 home movie footage from Big Sur, California, capturing dramatic waves crashing against a rocky island with a rugged mountain rising in the background. The 8mm film shows choppy blue waters, whitecaps, and a windswept seascape along the rugged California coast. This authentic archival clip features natural formations, a scenic reef, and the raw power of the Pacific Ocean, evoking nostalgia and the untamed beauty of the 1980s West Coast. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 10s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 70203762

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1466 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label: cajon vs arlington
Reel-level year note: 1980
Reel-level location note: el cajon, california
Date: 1980 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Big Sur, 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)

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