1980: Close-Up Shot of Tree Bark in Big Sur, California

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Year1980
Decade1980s
LocationBig Sur, California, United States
Duration8s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1980 Big Sur California

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Close-Up Shot of Tree Bark in Big Sur, California — Clip Details

1980: A vintage 8mm home movie clip captures a tight, intimate shot of tree bark in Big Sur, California. The camera slowly closes in on the rough, scaly texture of the trunk, highlighting natural details like moss and wood grain. Sunlight filters through the foliage, casting soft shadows on the grassy forest floor. A gentle breeze stirs the leaves, creating a serene, nostalgic atmosphere. This classic archival footage showcases the rich textures and quiet beauty of the California coast in the 1980s, perfect for documentaries, retro-themed projects, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Close-upExterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 8s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70204443

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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