• The rocky point at Manta Ray Island in Fiji printed on stretched canvas
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Matthew Philip

Manta Ray Island Fiji Aerial Art

Manta Ray Island Fiji Aerial Art

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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Two green hills meeting at a dark rocky point at Manta Ray Island, Fiji, with a white beach tucked in below and coral shadows drifting through the turquoise shallows. Canvas or fine art paper, five finishes.

  • 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
Frame Style: Stretched Canvas
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Product Description

Manta Ray Island Fiji Aerial Art: Headland and Rocky Point

Two green hills come down to meet at a dark rocky point at Manta Ray Island in Fiji, with a white beach tucked into the join between them and coral shadows drifting through the turquoise on either side. It is the most sculptural frame in the collection, closer to landform than to beach.

The rock is the reason it works. Everywhere else in this collection the land meets the water as sand, softly. Here it meets it as basalt, and the hard black edge against the pale shallows gives the whole picture a spine that a beach alone never would.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Its 100MP Hasselblad camera holds detail inside the dark rock rather than clipping it to black, which is the hard part when the same frame also contains white sand in full sun.

Where it works

Higher contrast and more structured than the rest of the Fiji work, with real darks in it. It stands up in a room with strong furniture or dark timber, and it is the one in this collection that suits a black frame best.

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 photographs of places he has personally visited and flown.

About The Location

Everywhere else in this collection the land meets the water as sand, softly. Here it meets it as rock, and that hard black edge against pale shallows gives the picture a spine that a beach on its own never would.

Two hills come down and join at the point, with a small beach caught in the fold between them. It is the most sculptural frame I brought back from Fiji and the one that reads as landform rather than as holiday.

Shot on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro with the 100MP Hasselblad camera. Holding detail inside dark wet rock while white sand sits in full sun in the same frame is the hardest exposure in the set.

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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.