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

Manta Ray Island Fiji Beach Art

Manta Ray Island Fiji Beach Art

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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A white sandbar hooking out into open turquoise at Manta Ray Island, Fiji, with paddleboards and small boats scattered across the shallows around it. Plenty of space and very little land. Canvas or fine art paper.

  • 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 Beach Art: Sandbar from the Air

A white sandbar hooks out from the corner of the frame at Manta Ray Island in Fiji and stops in open turquoise, and that is almost all the land there is. Paddleboards and small boats are scattered across the shallows around it, close enough to the surface to throw shadows onto the sand below.

Sandbars like this only exist at certain tides, which is the whole appeal. It is a piece of beach with water on both sides and nothing behind it, and in a few hours it is a different shape.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Its 100MP Hasselblad camera holds the boat shadows on the seabed as separate detail from the boats themselves, which is what tells you how shallow and how clear the water actually is.

Where it works

The lightest and airiest piece in the Fiji collection, close to white and pale blue with very little dark in it at all. It suits bright rooms, bathrooms and small spaces where a heavier image would close the room in.

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

A sandbar is a temporary thing. This shape did not exist a week earlier and will not exist a week later, which is most of why it is worth putting a drone up for. It is a piece of beach with water on both sides and nothing behind it.

The boats and boards are what make it readable. Every one of them is throwing a shadow down onto the sand under it rather than onto the surface, and that is the detail that tells you how shallow and how clear the water actually is. Without them it is a white shape on a blue field.

Shot on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro with the 100MP Hasselblad camera. Bright sand in full sun next to clear shallow water is an easy frame to blow out. Holding the sand short of pure white is the whole exposure decision.

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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.