1984: Two Large Bees Fly Around a Purple Flower in California

Year1984
Decade1980s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration16s
Price$199 USD
Collection1984 California

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Two Large Bees Fly Around a Purple Flower in California — Clip Details

1984: Two large bees hover and fly around a vibrant purple flower in a sunlit California garden, searching for nectar. Captured on vintage 8mm film, this nostalgic home movie footage shows the insects' delicate wings and buzzing motion against soft shadows and green foliage. The natural daylight highlights the flower's petals and stem, with pavement visible in the background. This authentic slice of 1980s Americana offers a charming glimpse into everyday nature, 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: 16s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 70541018

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1562 · Super 8 · 3″ reel
Original reel label: calif trip
Reel-level year note: 1984
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1984 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: 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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