1980: Green Cactus in the Middle of the Desert, Big Sur California | Stockfilm

1980: Green Cactus in the Middle of the Desert, Big Sur California | Stockfilm

Green Cactus in the Middle of the Desert, Big Sur California — Clip Details

1980: A serene 8mm home movie clip captures a lone green cactus standing in the vast desert landscape of Big Sur, California. The sun casts long shadows across the sandy terrain, highlighting pebbles and a weathered tree branch. Soft clouds drift overhead, creating a peaceful, nostalgic atmosphere. This vintage archival footage showcases the natural beauty and quiet elegance of the California coast in the 1980s, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 6s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 70204510

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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