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Matthew Philip

Palm Beach Surfers Art Print Gold Coast

Palm Beach Surfers Art Print Gold Coast

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Empty sand on one side, the surf community and sea on the other. 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

Palm Beach Surfers Art Print — Gold Coast, Queensland

The sand spit at Palm Beach runs out to the rocks while surfers sit in the break on the open side. It's a study in contrast: a wide sweep of untouched sand filling one half of the frame, and the entire surf community packed into the other.

That division says everything about how a beach actually gets used. Hundreds of metres of empty sand, and every single person crowded into the fifty metres where the wave breaks — because the bank is the bank, and nobody wants to be anywhere else.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Empty sand is unforgiving — any softness in the file shows immediately across a large flat area — while the packed lineup needs individual figures to stay sharp. The drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera handles both halves of the frame.

Composition with something to say

The split makes this piece visually interesting in a way a straight beach shot isn't — there's tension between the two halves that holds the eye. It suits living rooms, offices, hallways and surf households.

It's a genuinely funny observation once you see it: all that space, and everybody in the same spot.

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

This frame says everything about how a beach actually gets used. Hundreds of metres of empty sand, and every single person crowded into the fifty metres where the wave breaks — because the bank is the bank, and nobody wants to be anywhere else.

The sand spit runs out to the rocks on one side, the surfers sit in the break on the other, and the split down the middle of the frame does the work.

Empty sand is unforgiving — any softness in the file shows straight away across a big flat area — while the packed lineup needs individual figures to stay sharp. The 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro handles both halves. It is a genuinely funny observation once you spot 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.