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Matthew Philip

Misery Beach Wall Art Albany WA

Misery Beach Wall Art Albany WA

$80.00 AUD
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Misery Beach in Albany, Western Australia. White sand, three shades of blue sea and a bare granite dome. Available as stretched canvas with or without a frame, or as a rolled fine art paper print.

  • 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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Misery Beach Wall Art — Albany, Western Australia

Named Australia's Best Beach by Tourism Australia in 2022, Misery Beach has the worst name and the best sand in the country. This aerial photograph shows exactly why the title landed here: brilliant white sand, water in three distinct shades of blue, and the bare grey dome of granite rising straight out of the bush behind it.

The name comes from a grimmer past. Misery Beach sits directly below the old whaling station on the Torndirrup peninsula — now Albany's Historic Whaling Station at Discovery Bay, the last operating whaling station in Australia until it closed in 1978. These days the only thing happening in this cove is swimming, and the whales pass by unharmed.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Western Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. The extremes here are brutal on a sensor — blinding sand against dark granite — and the drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera holds detail at both ends without flattening either.

Landform, not just a beach

The granite gives this piece structure that most beach scenes lack, while the water gives it colour. That combination suits living rooms, offices and interiors that can carry something with genuine drama in it.

It also comes with the best story in the collection: the best beach in Australia, with the worst name on the map — a conversation piece that earns its place.

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

Misery Beach has the best name-to-reality gap in Australia. In 2022 Tourism Australia named it the best beach in the entire country, and standing on that powder sand you will not argue.

The name comes from a grimmer past — the cove sits directly below the old whaling station on the Torndirrup peninsula, which operated until 1978 and is now a museum. These days the only thing happening here is swimming, and the whales go past unharmed.

The extremes are brutal on a camera: blinding sand at one end of the range, dark granite at the other. The 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro holds both without flattening either. Small beach, enormous presence — exactly the kind of place I started doing this to find.

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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.