• Bunker Bay aerial framed canvas print Cape Naturaliste
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Matthew Philip

Bunker Bay Framed Canvas Print WA

Bunker Bay Framed Canvas Print WA

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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Bunker Bay from above — bush running to the sand, sandbars showing through water clear as glass. Refined rather than dramatic: the piece that quietly settles a whole room.

  • 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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Bunker Bay Framed Canvas Print — Cape Naturaliste, Western Australia

Bunker Bay sits in the shelter of Cape Naturaliste and stays calm when the rest of the coast is blown out. This aerial photograph looks across the bay with the coastal bush running right down to the sand and the water clear enough to read the bottom — sandbars showing through the shallows like brushstrokes under glass.

Tucked at the very top of the Margaret River region, Bunker Bay is regularly named among Australia's finest beaches, and it is the reason the Pullman Bunker Bay Resort and ilma Beach House both built here — a Mediterranean-style beach restaurant where, as one regular puts it, your feet are literally in the sand. The Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse stands a few kilometres up the road, with whales tracking past on migration between May and September.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. The submerged sandbars are the detail that makes this image work, and they demand real resolution to survive enlargement — the drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera holds those underwater patterns crisp at every print size, from a compact framed piece to a large statement canvas.

Refined rather than dramatic

Bunker Bay is a quietly luxurious beach, and this piece behaves the same way on a wall. It settles a room instead of shouting at it — exceptional in living rooms, master bedrooms, holiday homes and any interior leaning coastal, Hamptons or contemporary.

For anyone whose Margaret River trips begin with a morning swim here before the vineyards open, this is the moment the holiday actually starts, framed and hung.

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 beaches he has personally visited and flown.

About The Location

Bunker Bay is the beach I check first when the forecast looks ugly. It sits right up in the corner of Cape Naturaliste, and it stays calm when everything else on the coast has been blown to pieces.

On this morning the water was so still I could read the sandbars straight through the surface, so that is what I built the frame around — the bush coming down to the sand on one side, and those pale submerged patterns doing all the work in the middle.

Underwater sand patterns are the first thing to turn to mush when you enlarge a file, which is why I shoot the DJI Mavic 4 Pro with its 100MP Hasselblad camera — they stay crisp at a metre wide. Afterwards I walked up for breakfast overlooking this exact water. There are worse offices.

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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.