• Aerial photograph of the reef shelf and beach at Hastings Point NSW, printed on stretched canvas
  • Aerial photograph of the reef shelf and beach at Hastings Point NSW in a black frame
  • Aerial photograph of the reef shelf and beach at Hastings Point NSW as a fine art paper print
  • Aerial photograph of the reef shelf and beach at Hastings Point NSW in an oak frame
  • Aerial photograph of the reef shelf and beach at Hastings Point NSW in a white frame
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Matthew Philip

Hastings Point Canvas Wall Art

Hastings Point Canvas Wall Art

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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  • 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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Product Description

Whitewater folds over the reef shelf at Hastings Point while the beach runs north beneath a wall of forested hills. The water sits in three clear bands here: pale green over open sand, darker green across the reef, and a hard line of white where the swell trips and unravels.

This shelf is what gives Hastings Point its character. It sits just off the sand near the mouth of Cudgera Creek on the Tweed Coast, and on a dropping tide it turns an ordinary stretch of beach into something with structure, colour and movement.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Breaking water is the hardest thing to hold in a large print, because foam blows out to a flat white sheet the moment the exposure drifts. The drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera keeps the texture inside the whitewater defined right up to the largest size, so the centre of the piece stays readable rather than turning to a smear.

A calm, open piece for a busy room

The palette is soft green, white and warm sand, which sits comfortably against timber, linen and white walls without competing with the rest of the room. It suits a living room, a bedroom or a coastal holiday home, and hangs naturally alongside the other Tweed Coast pieces in the collection.

Available as a rolled fine art paper print or a stretched canvas, with black, oak and white framing options across four sizes from 28x36cm up to 150x100cm. Every artwork in the Matthew Philip collection comes from his own aerial photographs of beaches he has personally visited and flown.

About The Location

The reef is the whole reason Hastings Point looks like this. It sits just off the sand near the mouth of Cudgera Creek, and on a dropping tide the swell trips over it and unravels into that band of white running across the frame.

I flew this one mid morning, with the light still soft enough to keep the green in the water. Whitewater is the thing that ruins a photograph like this, because the moment the exposure drifts it goes to a flat white sheet and the middle of the print has a hole in it.

The 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro holds the texture inside the foam, so at 150cm wide you can still read every thread of it.

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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.