• Eagle Bay ocean and sand minimal aerial canvas print WA
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Matthew Philip

Eagle Bay Ocean Canvas Print WA

Eagle Bay Ocean Canvas Print WA

$80.00 AUD
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Deep Geographe Bay blue and an empty sweep of sand — Eagle Bay stripped to pure colour. The calmest piece in the collection, and the one that quietly turns a bedroom or hallway into somewhere you exhale.

  • 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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Eagle Bay Ocean Canvas Print — Geographe Bay, Western Australia

Eagle Bay faces north. That single fact explains this photograph. While the open coast beyond Cape Naturaliste is being shredded by the afternoon sea breeze, this bay sits quietly in its lee — flat, clear and unbothered. It is why families have been driving down from Perth for generations to spend Januarys here, and why the water in this frame looks like something poured rather than something moving.

This aerial photograph strips Eagle Bay back to its two essential elements: deep Geographe Bay blue and an empty sweep of white sand, divided by a horizon sitting high in the frame. No people. No buildings. Nothing to date it or place it. Just colour, tone, and the particular stillness this stretch of the Cape Naturaliste coast is famous for.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Shot personally by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro, whose 100MP Hasselblad camera is the reason a composition this bare survives enlargement. The graduation from pale dry sand through the shallows to that deep offshore blue holds without a single band of posterisation, even printed over a metre wide — the technical detail that separates genuine fine art photography from an upscaled snapshot.

How it lives in a room

This is the most restrained piece in the Eagle Bay collection and by far the easiest to place. The clean horizontal split brings stillness rather than spectacle, which makes it exceptional in bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways and minimal or Scandinavian interiors where a busier coastal scene would shout. It pairs beautifully with warm timber, linen and pale walls, and holds a quiet wall entirely on its own.

For anyone who knows the drive — past Eagle Bay Brewing Co and the Wise Wine cellar door, down through the peppermint trees to the sand — this is that feeling of arriving, distilled to pure colour.

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

Eagle Bay faces north, and that one fact explains this whole photograph. While the open coast past Cape Naturaliste is getting torn up by the afternoon sea breeze, this bay sits in its lee — flat, clear and completely unbothered.

I drove out early, past Eagle Bay Brewing Co before the wood ovens were lit and the car park filled, and put the drone up over water like glass. I took everything out of this one on purpose — no people, no headland, no boats, nothing to date it. Just the horizon pushed high and Geographe Bay running from pale dry sand to that deep, even blue offshore.

A frame this bare lives or dies on tone, which is exactly why I shoot on the DJI Mavic 4 Pro — its 100MP Hasselblad camera holds that graduation across the water without a single band in it, even printed a metre wide. Some mornings down here I fly for an hour and come home with nothing. This one took about ninety seconds.

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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.