Title:
Coast Fishing in Mexico II, 1978
REEL ID:
L054R009B
RUN TIME:
0:15:24
FORMAT:
16mm motion picture film
FILM TYPE:
Color Kodak Kodachrome
SOUND:
Silent (no synchronized sound
Description:
This evocative reel documents coastal life in Mexico in 1978, capturing the rhythms of the sea alongside moments of work, travel, and everyday street life. Shot on color film, the footage moves between expansive ocean views and intimate encounters with fishermen and waterfront activity, offering a relaxed yet immersive portrait of life along the shore.
The camera reveals maritime activity in the bay. Cargo ships and large sea vessels glide in and out of the harbor while smaller fishing boats navigate the same waters, underscoring the coexistence of local fishing traditions and commercial shipping. Fishermen feed seagulls and pelicans by hand, and one fisherman proudly holds up a stingray for the camera.
As the day winds down, the sun sets over a coastal town, casting warm light across rooftops and the water beyond. The reel concludes inland with scenes of a bustling street, where cars pass by pedestrians moving through daily routines—bringing the focus from the sea back to the human activity that defines the town.
Together, these scenes preserve a vivid snapshot of Mexican coastal life in the late 1970s, balancing natural beauty with working waterfront culture and everyday urban movement.
Tags:
Mexico, 1978, Coastal Mexico, Ocean, Waves, Rocky shoreline, Beach, Time-lapse, Sun movement, Fishing boat, Fisherman, Juan the Fisherman, Catching fish, Seagulls, Pelicans, Sea lions, Stingray, Bay, Harbor, Cargo ships, Fishing boats, Maritime life, Waterfront, Sunset, Coastal town, Street life, Cars and pedestrians, Travel footage, Vintage travel film, 1970s travel, Analog film, Nostalgic footage.