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1963: White Cap Waves Gently Crashing Against Beach Rocks Under Slightly Stormy Sky

1963: White Cap Waves Gently Crashing Against Beach Rocks Under Slightly Stormy Sky

  • Year1963
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration8s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1963 San Francisco California
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White Cap Waves Gently Crashing Against Beach Rocks... — Clip Details

1963: White cap waves gently crash against rocky shoreline under a slightly stormy sky in San Francisco, California. This vintage 8mm home movie captures the raw beauty of the Pacific coast with natural swells, splashing water, and a moody atmosphere. The film’s grainy texture and authentic color palette evoke a nostalgic, retro feel, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or historical storytelling. The scene blends tranquility with the power of nature, showcasing the timeless allure of the California coastline in the early 1960s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
8s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72915956

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
San Francisco, 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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Topics & Keywords

  • water
  • splashing
  • clouds
  • open sky
  • tranquility
  • sand
  • view
  • swells
  • white noise
  • peaceful
  • swim
  • relax
  • rain
  • twilight
  • sunset
  • white
  • cap
  • waves
  • gently
  • crashing
  • beach
  • rocks
  • stormy
  • sky
  • nature
  • SAN francisco california
  • 1963
  • 1963 San Francisco coastline
  • vintage 8mm waves
  • stormy beach footage
  • Pacific Ocean waves
  • retro home movie
  • classic 8mm film
  • coastal nature
  • white cap waves
  • crashing waves
  • rocky shoreline
  • 1960s home movie
  • archival footage
  • vintage film
  • ocean swells
  • seaside tranquility
  • old film footage
  • historical beach scene
  • nostalgic waves
  • documentary footage
  • retro coastal view

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