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1980: The Waves of the Sea Hitting an Abrupt Coast Without a Beach Big Sur

1980: The Waves of the Sea Hitting an Abrupt Coast Without a Beach Big Sur

  • Year1980
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationBig Sur, California, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1980 Big Sur California
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The Waves of the Sea Hitting an Abrupt Coast Without a... — Clip Details

1980: The waves of the sea crash violently against the rugged, abrupt coastline of Big Sur, California, where the ocean meets the land without a sandy beach. This vintage 8mm home movie footage captures the raw power of nature—foamy waves, wind-swept cliffs, and relentless tides carving into the rocky shore. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the film evokes a sense of isolation and natural beauty, offering authentic archival footage ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about the California coast.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
7s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
70204131

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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  • water
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  • tides
  • erosion
  • wind
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  • shock
  • seafoam
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  • isolation
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  • sea sound
  • big SUR california
  • 1980
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  • Big Sur California waves
  • 8mm vintage film
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  • ocean erosion
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  • sea crashing
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  • natural beauty
  • archival footage
  • retro film
  • vintage home movie
  • California coast
  • nature documentary
  • historic footage
  • nostalgic film
  • ocean sound
  • abrupt coast

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