1980: Ocean Waves and Cliffs at Big Sur, California

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Year1980
Decade1980s
LocationBig Sur, California, United States
Duration17s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1980 Big Sur California

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Ocean Waves and Cliffs at Big Sur, California — Clip Details

1980: Regal ocean waves crash against rugged cliffs as whitecaps form under high tide, meeting the majestic mountains of Big Sur, California. The camera captures the raw power of nature with crashing waves, swaying trees, and rocky shores under a dramatic sky. This vintage 8mm home movie footage offers a nostalgic glimpse of the California coast, showcasing the wild beauty of the Pacific coastline. Perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about 1980s Americana and natural landscapes.

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: 17s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70211535

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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