1980: A Sighting of Nature and Its Hills in Big Sur California

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Year1980
Decade1980s
LocationBig Sur, California, United States
Duration16s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1980 Big Sur California

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A Sighting of Nature and Its Hills in Big Sur California — Clip Details

A vintage 1980 home movie clip from Big Sur, California, capturing serene natural landscapes with lush green hills and open countryside. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into the region’s untouched beauty during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The handheld, grainy aesthetic enhances its authentic, retro charm, making it ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about American coastal life.

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: 16s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70211559

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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