Big Bear Lake Shoreline in California with Algae and Sunlight. A close-up view of Big Bear Lake shoreline in California, featuring sparkling water, rocks, dried vegetation, and visible blue-green algae. Captured in November 2025.

  This stock video captures a tranquil yet detailed segment of the Big Bear Lake shoreline in Big Bear Lake, California, during November 2025. The foreground is dominated by the lake's water, characterized by gentle ripples and numerous shimmering points of sunlight reflecting off its surface, creating a dynamic texture. The water itself appears a muted grayish-green, consistent with the hint of blue-green algae present along the shore. The shoreline on the right side of the frame is a mix of natural elements. Large and small rocks of varying shapes and light gray hues punctuate the edge, where the water meets the land. Interspersed among these rocks, and extending further inland, are dense accumulations of dried, straw-like vegetation, likely reeds or grasses, which have washed ashore or grown at the water's edge and died back with the season. These dried plant materials create a textured, tan-brown contrast against the lighter rocks and water. Noticeable patches of a lighter, somewhat foamy substance are visible right at the water's edge, clinging to the rocks and dried vegetation. This observation aligns with the provided hint of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) on the lake shore, suggesting a possible algal bloom or accumulation in this area. The distant background reveals the opposite shore of Big Bear Lake, with a treeline of evergreen conifers extending along a rocky, hilly landscape under a bright sky. The overall scene, captured with a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and a 35mm lens, conveys a late autumn or early winter atmosphere, marked by natural textures and the interplay of water and light.