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Matthew Philip

Safety Bay Boat Ramp Wall Art Rockingham WA

Safety Bay Boat Ramp Wall Art Rockingham WA

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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

Product Description

Safety Bay Boat Ramp Wall Art, Rockingham WA

Aerial photography of the boat ramp and jetty at Safety Bay Foreshore Reserve. A line of pines and grass runs along the shore, the car park and buildings sit just behind the sand, and the water fades from clear green at the jetty to deeper aqua further out.

The foreshore here is where Rockingham families launch boats, fish from the jetty and spend summer weekends. The bay lies inside the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, and the shelter of Warnbro Sound is what keeps the water so calm and the colours so soft.

Why it works in a room

It has the detail and warmth of a place people actually use, which makes it a great fit for a study, family room or holiday home. It is a natural gift for boat owners, anglers and anyone with a Safety Bay story of their own.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Shot on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro with a 100MP Hasselblad camera. The jetty, the pines and the small details along the foreshore stay clear at every size, up to 150x100cm.

Available as a fine art paper print or stretched canvas, with black, oak and white framing options.

About The Location

If you want to understand how Rockingham uses its coast, spend an hour at the Safety Bay foreshore. The boat ramp and jetty are the heart of it. People launch boats, walk out to fish, park up under the pines and stay for the afternoon. It is a working, lived in part of the beach, and I wanted a photograph that showed that side of Safety Bay rather than only the sand and the colour.

The bay itself has a long history as a place to shelter. In 1837 the surveyor general John Septimus Roe called it a safe, well protected anchorage, and that is where the name comes from. The Safety Bay Foreshore Reserve today holds the boat ramp, jetty and yacht club, and it sits inside the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, so the water around it is unusually clean and rich in life.

In this frame the jetty and ramp cut across the corner of the shoreline, with the pines, the buildings and the car park lined up behind them. The water in front is a clear green that deepens to aqua further out, and I like how the built and natural parts of the scene sit together without either one winning. It is a busy beach and it still feels relaxed.

I flew this with the Mavic 4 Pro, and the 100MP Hasselblad camera keeps small details like the jetty rails and the rows of trees sharp, which matters on a big canvas where people lean in to look closer. It is one of the more detailed pieces in the Rockingham set, and it tends to suit people who have a real connection to the place. If you have ever launched a boat here, or fished off that jetty, you will spot your own memories in 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.