Ducks gather in shaded pond water beneath drooping branches.
1961 · South Carolina, United States
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Two observers stand by the pond while ducks swim across the water — South Carolina, 1961
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- Catalog year
- 1961
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Image
- Still 4 · 4.60s into the source clip
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1961 South Carolina home-movie frame with two foreground observers viewed from behind as ducks move across the pond.
The source is catalogued as 8mm home movie. This frame appears 4.60 seconds into the clip. Watch the source footage below to see the surrounding action.
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Source footage and archive context
South Carolina USA-1961: Ducks Swimming in Pond Under Willow Trees
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Source format: 8mm home movie.
Browse the collection: 1961 South Carolina.
Date documentation · estimated
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Location documentation · estimated
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Period detail
The clip may show an early 1960s leisure setting, with ducks on a pond and visitors seen from behind rather than identifiable fashion or landmark details.
Film character
The 8mm scan carries blue-shifted color, visible grain, rounded frame edges, mild exposure variation, and handheld home-movie softness.
Historical context
The scene documents a casual outdoor encounter with pond wildlife, framed from a visitor perspective rather than as a formal wildlife study.
Research note
People appear from behind in later frames, so likeness review may still be needed even though no logos, brands, private interiors, or music are indicated.
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Yes. The source clip is “South Carolina USA-1961: Ducks Swimming in Pond Under Willow Trees”. Its page includes the video preview and the archive’s source and licensing information.
