1980: Soft White Waves Crashing Into the Dark Rocky Shoreline and Retreating

Year1980
Decade1980s
LocationMendocino, California, United States
Duration5s
Price$199 USD
Collection1980 Mendocino California

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Soft White Waves Crashing Into the Dark Rocky Shoreline... — Clip Details

Soft white waves crash against the dark, rocky shoreline of Mendocino, California in this vintage 1980 home movie footage. The gentle rhythm of the ocean tide recedes, leaving foam and mist on the rugged coast. Captured on 8mm film, the scene evokes a peaceful, nostalgic atmosphere with natural sunlight reflecting off the water. This authentic archival clip offers a serene glimpse into a classic coastal moment, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 70653520

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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