1980: Waves Gather Around Sandstone Cliff in Calm Waters Mendocino

Year1980
Decade1980s
LocationMendocino, California, United States
Duration7s
Price$199 USD
Collection1980 Mendocino California

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Waves Gather Around Sandstone Cliff in Calm Waters Mendocino — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1980 captures gentle waves lapping against jagged sandstone cliffs along the Mendocino, California coastline. The calm waters create white foam and spray as they circulate around the rugged rock formations, highlighting natural erosion patterns under soft daylight. This nostalgic, retro-style archival clip showcases the persistent motion of the surf and the quiet beauty of the Pacific coast, evoking a sense of timeless nature and coastal serenity. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 7s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 70653259

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: Mendocino, 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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