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BUZZARDS BEACH EAST CAPE BCS-2023: Whale Gliding Through Turquoise Ocean Surface

6s 4K UHD Buzzards Beach, Baja California Sur, Mexico 2023
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

A large whale is partially submerged in clear turquoise ocean water. The whale moves slowly, creating gentle ripples on the surface. The water remains calm with visible movement of the whale beneath.

Clip Intelligence

Production use
Useful for wildlife documentary, Baja California Sur travel edit, conservation piece, agency mood reel, or brand film needing a whale moving beneath clear turquoise ocean water.
Edit role
Works as a quiet six-second cutaway, transition, or pacing beat between shoreline coverage and closer marine wildlife shots.

Tags

BUZZARDS BEACH EAST CAPE BCS2023whaleoceanwaterturquoiseswimmingsurfacemarineanimalclearmovementripplesseaaquaticnaturalcalmaerialwavessunlight

Shot slate

Resolution
4K UHD
Duration
6s
Codec
H.264 MP4
Location
Buzzards Beach, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Year filmed
2023
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 turquoise ocean at Buzzards Beach, Baja California Sur, with a faint whale form below the surface and no visible people.
The opening frame sets the clip in open turquoise water with the whale only subtly visible below the surface. (0:00)
A pale submerged whale shape sits beneath rippled turquoise water in Buzzards Beach, Baja California Sur, with no visible people or boats.
This frame shows the whale's underwater form slightly more defined through the clear surface texture. (0:01)

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