1980: Underwater View of Vegetation in a Stream at Big Sur, California

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Year1980
Decade1980s
LocationBig Sur, California, United States
Duration16s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1980 Big Sur California

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Underwater View of Vegetation in a Stream at Big Sur,... — Clip Details

1980: Underwater view of lush green vegetation swaying in the current at the bottom of a clear stream in Big Sur, California. Sunlight filters through the water, creating shimmering patterns and ripples on the surface. The natural flow of the stream produces gentle churning and waving motions, with visible substrate and stringy plant life. Captured on vintage 8mm film, this authentic home movie footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into California's coastal wilderness, ideal for documentaries, nature projects, or retro-themed content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 16s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70203767

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 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Big Sur, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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