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1980: Crystal Clear Water Crashing on Rocks Big Sur California

1980: Crystal Clear Water Crashing on Rocks Big Sur California

  • Year1980
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationBig Sur, California, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1980 Big Sur California
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Crystal Clear Water Crashing on Rocks Big Sur California — Clip Details

Vintage 1980 home movie footage from Big Sur, California, capturing crystal clear waves crashing against rugged coastal rocks. This 8mm film clip shows a father and daughter enjoying a playful moment by the ocean, splashing in the surf and exploring the shoreline. The natural beauty of the Pacific coast is highlighted with vibrant, unfiltered colors and authentic Super 8 grain. A nostalgic glimpse into a classic American family vacation, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects celebrating nature, childhood, and family bonding.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
9s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
70204010

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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Topics & Keywords

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  • father
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  • big SUR california
  • 1980
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  • Big Sur California coastline
  • vintage 8mm film
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  • ocean waves crashing
  • father daughter bonding
  • coastal exploration
  • retro family footage
  • archival nature clip
  • Pacific coast
  • childhood memories
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  • nostalgic family moment
  • beach splashing
  • old film aesthetic
  • American summer vacation
  • natural scenery
  • vintage 8mm footage
  • retro home movie

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