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1983: Grayscale 8mm Film of Waves Washing Against Pelicans on Kenya's Shore

1983: Grayscale 8mm Film of Waves Washing Against Pelicans on Kenya's Shore

  • Year1983
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationKenya
  • Duration5s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1983 Kenya
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Grayscale 8mm Film of Waves Washing Against Pelicans on... — Clip Details

Vintage 1983 8mm home movie footage from Kenya showing a grayscale scene of waves gently washing against the shore where pelicans stand in shallow water. The birds, with white and black plumage, are seen pecking at the sand and walking through the surf, their wings occasionally visible as they search for food. The natural wildlife moment captures a serene coastal environment with a nostalgic, archival feel, preserved in classic 8mm film grain. This authentic slice of African wildlife and beach life offers a rare glimpse into the 1980s natural landscape, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro nostalgia projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Black & white
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
70552404

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1983 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Kenya Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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  • black and white pelican
  • 8mm nature footage
  • 8mm wildlife clip
  • coastal bird behavior
  • vintage African nature
  • 8mm documentary footage

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