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

Manta Ray Island Fiji Ocean Art

Manta Ray Island Fiji Ocean Art

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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A rounded green headland at Manta Ray Island, Fiji with a thin white beach along its foot and a huge turquoise reef flat opening out below it. Mostly water, and deliberately so. 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 Ocean Art: Reef Flat from Above

A rounded green headland at Manta Ray Island in Fiji with a thin white beach along its foot, and below it a turquoise reef flat that opens out and takes over most of the frame. The land is pushed into the top corner deliberately. The water is the subject.

What holds it together is the reef itself. Dark coral shapes run through the shallows in long irregular patches, so the eye has somewhere to travel across what would otherwise be an unbroken field of blue, and the pale sand channels between them read almost like paths.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Its 100MP Hasselblad camera keeps the coral edges crisp through several metres of moving water, which is what stops a reef flat this size going soft at large print sizes.

Where it works

Blue-dominant and very calm, with only a small area of green. It is the piece to choose if you want the colour of the water rather than the shape of the island, and it works particularly well as a large single piece on a wide wall.

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

I pushed the land right up into the corner for this one. The reef flat is the subject and the headland is just there to give it an edge, which is the reverse of how these frames usually get built.

What makes it hold together is that the reef is not one colour. Dark coral runs through it in irregular patches and the pale sand between them reads almost like paths, so a field of blue that could have been dead ends up with a structure to travel across.

Shot on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro with the 100MP Hasselblad camera. Coral edges stay crisp through several metres of moving water, which is what stops a reef flat this size going soft at the large sizes.

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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.