• Aerial photograph of Cottesloe Beach Perth
  • Aerial photograph of Cottesloe Beach Perth hanging on a wall
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Matthew Philip

Cottesloe Beach Canvas Print Perth

Cottesloe Beach Canvas Print Perth

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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Cottesloe Beach in Perth, Western Australia. Pale aqua shallows over sand, deepening to rich ocean blue. 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
Frame Style: Stretched Canvas
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Product Description

Cottesloe Beach Canvas Print — Perth, Western Australia

Some beaches earn their reputation. Cottesloe — Perth's grand old beach, framed by Norfolk pines and a century of summer mornings — is one of them. This aerial photograph shows Cott from a fresh perspective: straight down over that clear Indian Ocean water, where the shallows glow pale green over sand before deepening into rich blue.

There is a moment at Cottesloe, usually mid-morning, when the sun gets high enough to switch the shallows on. The water over the sandbars turns luminous green, the deeper channels go properly blue, and the whole beach stops looking like a photograph and starts looking like a painting somebody made up.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Its 100MP Hasselblad camera preserves the finest details — the texture of the water's surface, the sand patterns beneath, the swimmers cutting across the frame — keeping every print size vivid, with the tonal gradients smooth and completely free of banding.

Perth's colours, on your wall

This piece brings Cottesloe's unmistakable palette into a room — pale aqua, soft white and deep ocean blue — lifting a wall without overpowering it. It's a natural fit for living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and offices, and an instant anchor piece for coastal and contemporary interiors.

For Perth locals near and far, this is the beach that always means summer.

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

There is a moment at Cottesloe, usually mid-morning, when the sun gets high enough to switch the shallows on. The water over the sandbars goes this luminous pale green, and the deeper channels turn properly blue. That is the moment I was waiting for.

Shooting straight down takes Cott's familiar postcard view and turns it into something closer to a painting — bands of colour, swimmers as small dark strokes, surface texture catching light.

The 100MP Hasselblad sensor on the Mavic 4 Pro means none of that subtlety is lost in print — the gradients stay smooth and the details stay sharp even at the largest sizes. A hundred years of Perth summers have happened on this sand. This is what they look like from above.

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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.