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1963: Seals Float, Move, and Lie on Rocky Foundation While Waves Crash California

1963: Seals Float, Move, and Lie on Rocky Foundation While Waves Crash California

  • Year1963
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration20s
  • Price$199 USD
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Seals Float, Move, and Lie on Rocky Foundation While... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1963 captures a group of seals resting and moving along a rocky California shoreline. The animals float and lie on the wet, sloped foundation as ocean waves crash and crest nearby. Shot in natural light, the film shows the seals' streamlined bodies and thick fur as they lift their heads and arch their backs. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into coastal wildlife behavior, with the rhythmic flow of water and the sound of crashing waves adding to the serene, classic atmosphere of a 1960s seaside moment.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
Home Movie Film
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
20s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72915369

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1112 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
knotts berry farm,zoo,san diego,mary,park,phillip
Reel-level year note
1963
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1963 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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