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EAST CAPE BCS MEXICO-2019: Mother Whale And Calf Swimming In A Pale Green Ocean

5s 4K UHD Baja California Sur, Mexico 2019
No people visible. No identifiable people are visible in this clip. Commercial clearance still depends on the final use and any property shown.

About this clip

Shot on a consumer camera, the clip captures the tender bond between the marine mammals as they swim together in calm waters. The natural lighting and fluid motion evoke a sense of wonder and tranquility, showcasing the beauty of wildlife in its natural habitat. This authentic, unscripted moment offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these majestic mammals, ideal for documentaries, nature projects, or emotional storytelling.

Clip Intelligence

Production use
Fits wildlife documentary sequences, Baja California Sur travel edits, conservation pieces, agency mood reels, and social cuts that need aerial whale and calf footage in pale green ocean water.
Edit role
Use as a short cutaway or quiet emotional beat between wider ocean coverage and closer whale behavior, with the 7-second runtime suited to a quick insert rather than a long scene opener.

Tags

animalcutewildclosebabymammalmotherwhalecalfswimmingpalegreenoceananimalswildlifeeast cape BCS mexico DJIeastintroductionbuy

Shot slate

Resolution
4K UHD
Duration
5s
Codec
H.264 MP4
Location
Baja California Sur, Mexico
Year filmed
2019
Published
Jun 2026

Still Frames From This Clip

2 frames exported from the 4K master of this clip, in timeline order. The licensed download is the full-motion master, not these stills.

Overhead view of a whale and calf swimming close together in pale green water in Baja California Sur, Mexico, with no visible people.
The opening frame introduces the mother whale and calf pairing from above in open water. (0:00)
The whale and calf remain side by side below the pale green ocean surface, with the larger body darker and softer under the water and no visible people.
This frame shows the close spacing between the adult whale and calf as they continue through the water. (0:01)

License this clip royalty-free for $79 (Standard: all media, worldwide, perpetual, up to 1M views) or $199 (Extended: unlimited distribution, broadcast TV, theatrical). Instant 4K download with a license PDF, direct from filmmaker Phil Maher.