1971: Desert Scene Looking at the Mountains California

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Year1971
Decade1970s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration8s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1971 California

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Desert Scene Looking at the Mountains California — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1971 capturing a sun-drenched desert landscape in California. The clip shows arid terrain with rugged mountains in the background under a bright blue sky, evoking the heat and isolation of the American Southwest. This authentic archival film showcases the natural beauty of California's desert environment, with dry earth and sparse vegetation typical of the region. The footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-1970s Americana, perfect for documentaries, historical projects, or retro-themed content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 8s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 73032727

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1758 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: III-02,sacto state
Reel-level year note: 1971
Reel-level location note: california,sacramento
Date: 1971 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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