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Matthew Philip

Alkimos Ocean Waves Wall Art

Alkimos Ocean Waves Wall Art

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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Alkimos Beach in Perth, Western Australia. Turquoise ocean, a band of white foam and pale sand. Available as stretched canvas with or without a frame, or as a rolled fine art paper print.

  • Ready to hang with included mounting hardware
  • Fade-resistant inks rated for 100+ years
  • UL Greenguard Gold certified, non-toxic inks
  • FSC-certified sustainable pine wood frame
  • Cotton-polyester canvas composite construction
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Alkimos Ocean Waves Wall Art — Perth's Northern Coast, WA

North of Perth the coast at Alkimos is still mostly dune and open water, and from directly above the ocean does all the work on its own. This aerial photograph holds nothing but turquoise water, a band of white foam rolling through, and the pale sand it is running onto.

This is the last genuinely undeveloped stretch of Perth's northern beaches — and it has a secret. Somewhere off this coast lies the wreck of the SS Alkimos, run aground in the 1960s and left to the sea, the most storied shipwreck on the Perth coastline. Nothing of it shows in this frame; the water gives away nothing at all.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. An image made entirely of water and foam needs serious resolution to survive enlargement — there is nothing else in it to distract from softness. The drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera keeps the fine structure in the whitewater sharp right up to the largest canvas.

The easiest piece in the collection to place

Pure colour and movement, with no landmark to date it and no horizon to fix it. That makes it exceptionally versatile — it works in bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices and minimal interiors, and it never looks like a holiday snapshot.

It also pairs beautifully with a bolder coastal piece, giving a wall somewhere quiet for the eye to land.

Available as a fine art paper print or stretched canvas, with black, oak and white framing options across a full range of sizes. Every artwork in the Matthew Philip collection comes from his own aerial photographs of the Western Australian coast he has personally flown.

About The Location

North of Perth the coast at Alkimos is still mostly dune and open water — one of the last undeveloped stretches on the metro coastline. From directly above, the ocean needs no help from me at all.

This frame is nothing but turquoise, one band of white foam rolling through, and the pale sand it is running onto. No headland, no buildings, no horizon.

What the water does not give away is that the wreck of the SS Alkimos lies off this coast, run aground in the sixties and left to the sea — the most storied shipwreck on the Perth coastline. You would never know from up here. An image made entirely of water needs the 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro to survive enlargement, because there is nothing else in it to hide behind.

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Frequently asked questions

All canvas prints on this site are made to order—I print each one specifically for you using museum-quality materials, which means a 3–4 week production and delivery window within Australia. This isn't a warehouse clearance; it's a custom-made product crafted to last decades. If you're ordering before a specific date, get in touch and I can often prioritize your print. Free shipping applies Australia-wide, and you'll receive tracking so you know exactly when your piece is arriving.

Paper and poster prints ship much faster—typically 1-2 business days to anywhere in the world, with free international shipping included. If you need your aerial photography print urgently, this is the best option. The paper is archival-grade (same fade-resistant, professional-quality stock I use in gallery prints), so despite the quicker turnaround, you're not compromising on longevity.

Canvas prints ship ready to hang with your choice of frame style at checkout: black, white, or natural oak. Each frame is specifically designed to complement the composition of the aerial photography and arrives attached and ready to display. If you prefer an unframed print, that's available too—giving you the flexibility to source custom framing locally or match existing décor. Paper prints come unframed but can be ordered with frame recommendations included in your package.

Canvas prints are stretched across 390gsm acid-free poly-cotton matte canvas—the same archival-quality material used by professional galleries and museums for fine art. The inks are fade-resistant and non-toxic, rated for 100+ years without noticeable color shift when kept out of direct sunlight. Paper prints come in three finishes: matte (museum-grade), semi-gloss (vibrant), or fine art paper, all archival-rated. As a Perth-based aerial photographer who has shot every image on this site, I've invested in materials that will outlast the trends—your print is an investment in something that lasts.

Canvas and paper prints are low-maintenance. Keep them away from prolonged direct sunlight (which fades any print over decades) and humidity extremes. If dust settles on canvas, a soft, dry, lint-free cloth does the job—no cleaners needed. Paper prints benefit from framing behind glass or acrylic, which provides UV protection and makes them virtually maintenance-free. Both formats are designed to age gracefully; many customers report their prints looking exactly as vibrant 10+ years later.

I stand behind every print. If your canvas or paper print arrives damaged, the colors aren't right, or anything doesn't meet your expectations, contact me immediately with photos. I'll remake it or refund you—no questions, no process. This isn't just a returns policy; it's a commitment to your satisfaction. Email matt@matthewphilip.com and we'll resolve it within 48 hours.