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

Manta Ray Island Fiji Print

Manta Ray Island Fiji Print

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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The resort beach at Manta Ray Island, Fiji seen from the air: palms, huts, people on the sand and a pale sandbar curving out into the reef, with the island ridge running away behind. 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 Print: The Resort Beach from Above

This is the inhabited one. Palms, huts and people on the sand at Manta Ray Island in Fiji, a jetty and boats pulled in close, and a pale sandbar curving out from the point into the reef. The island ridge runs away into the distance behind it with more headlands stacked up beyond.

Most aerial prints of the tropics carefully leave people out. This one does the opposite, and it is better for it. The huts and the boats give the frame a sense of scale and a sense of use, and it reads as somewhere you could actually go rather than an empty postcard.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Its 100MP Hasselblad camera resolves individual figures on the sand at the largest print size while still holding the far ridge, which is a wide dynamic range for one exposure.

Where it works

The most detailed piece in the collection, and the one that rewards standing close to it. It suits a hallway, a study or anywhere people pass slowly, and it goes large well because the extra size is doing something rather than just filling 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

Aerial prints of the tropics usually go to some trouble to leave people out. I went the other way here. The huts and the boats and the figures on the sand are the reason this one works, because they turn a view into a place.

There is also a lot going on in depth. The beach is close, the ridge behind it is a kilometre back, and there are more headlands stacked up past that. It is the busiest frame in the collection and the one that repays standing close to a large print.

Shot on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro with the 100MP Hasselblad camera. Individual people still resolve on the sand at the largest size while the far ridge holds its detail, which is a wide range to carry in one exposure.

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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.