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Matthew Philip

Salmon Bay Canvas Print Rottnest WA

Salmon Bay Canvas Print Rottnest WA

$80.00 AUD
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Salmon Bay on Rottnest Island, Western Australia. Pale limestone ledges breaking into clear green and blue sea. 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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Salmon Bay Canvas Print — Rottnest Island, Western Australia

Salmon Bay sits on the south side of Rottnest, where the limestone breaks up into ledges and the reef runs out under water clear enough to read. This aerial photograph takes in that whole edge — pale rock against green and blue, the point where the island physically ends.

That limestone is Rottnest's foundation. The island is essentially an ancient dune system cemented into rock, and the same stone that forms these ledges built the heritage buildings in the Thomson Bay settlement. The bleached, high-glare light that comes off it is unmistakably Western Australian — you could not photograph this anywhere else in the country.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Limestone texture and submerged reef pattern are the substance of this image, and they sit at opposite ends of the exposure range — brilliant pale rock against dark underwater structure. The drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera holds both without blowing out the stone or crushing the reef.

Bright, bleached and unmistakably WA

The palette here is light and high-key rather than saturated, which makes it especially effective in bathrooms, ensuites, coastal interiors and any room with plenty of natural light. It brings brightness without adding heaviness.

For West Australians, that particular quality of glare off white limestone is the feeling of a January afternoon — and it is exactly what this print carries.

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 places he has personally visited and flown.

About The Location

Rottnest is basically an ancient sand dune that turned to stone. On the south side at Salmon Bay you can see the whole system laid bare — limestone breaking into ledges, reef running out beneath water clear enough to read.

The same limestone built the heritage buildings back in the Thomson Bay settlement, so you are looking at the island's raw material here. What I really wanted was the light: that bleached, high-glare quality that comes off white limestone in summer.

It is a nightmare to expose. Brilliant pale rock at one end of the range, dark submerged reef at the other, and most sensors give up one to save the other. The 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro holds both. You could not take this photograph anywhere but Western Australia.

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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.