• Mahon Pool aerial canvas wall art Maroubra Sydney
  • Aerial photograph of Mahon Pool Sydney
  • Aerial photograph of Mahon Pool Sydney hanging on a wall
  • Aerial photograph of Mahon Pool Sydney hanging on a wall
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Matthew Philip

Mahon Pool Framed Canvas Print Sydney

Mahon Pool Framed Canvas Print Sydney

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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Mahon Pool in Maroubra, Sydney, New South Wales. Clear sea carved into the rock shelf, ocean surging at the edges. 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

Mahon Pool Framed Canvas Print — Maroubra, Sydney

Carved into the rock shelf north of Maroubra Beach, Mahon Pool is one of Sydney's most beautiful ocean pools — a rugged 30-metre pool where lap swimmers share the water with whatever the Pacific decides to send over the edge. This aerial photograph captures it from above: still, clear water framed by wild rock and breaking sea.

What strikes you flying over Mahon is the swimmers' complete indifference to the chaos around them. The pool sits fully exposed on the shelf — no sheltering headland, nothing between it and the open ocean — and the regulars simply swim their laps while the sea carries on around them.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Its 100MP Hasselblad camera renders the pool's calm interior, swimmers mid-lap, and whitewater surging across the surrounding shelf — two opposite worlds, both pin sharp at every print size.

Drama with genuine devotion behind it

The tension between stillness and surf gives this piece real character. It suits living rooms, bathrooms, offices and homes that love art with a story attached.

For Maroubra locals and the dawn-swim faithful, this is sacred water — and one of the great free swims in Sydney.

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

Mahon Pool sits on the rock shelf just north of Maroubra, and it might be the most dramatic swim in Sydney — a pool blasted into wild rock where the Pacific regularly invites itself over the wall mid-lap.

I flew overhead while swimmers worked their morning laps, and the frame composed itself: that rectangle of calm, clear water holding its ground while whitewater churned across the shelf around it.

The 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro catches both worlds sharp — the stillness inside, the chaos outside. Sydney's ocean pools each have their own character. Mahon's is defiance, and from the air it is magnificent.

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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.