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Matthew Philip

Shelly Beach Canvas Wall Art Sydney

Shelly Beach Canvas Wall Art Sydney

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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Shelly Beach in Cabbage Tree Bay, Sydney, New South Wales. Sydney's only west-facing ocean beach. 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

Shelly Beach Canvas Wall Art — Manly, Sydney

Sydney's only west-facing ocean beach is also one of its most magical — Shelly Beach, the sheltered cove at the end of Manly's Marine Parade walk, sitting inside the protected waters of the Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. This aerial photograph captures its calm curve from above, snorkellers drifting through water clear enough to read the reef below.

That west-facing quirk means something lovely: Shelly is one of the few places in Sydney where you can watch the sun set over the water from an ocean beach. It's also why the water stays glassy while the surf pounds around the headland.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Its 100MP Hasselblad camera holds the reserve's transparency beautifully — reef structure, sand and swimmers all visible straight through the surface, sharp at every print size.

Genuine peace on a wall

This piece offers what busy beach scenes can't. The soft palette and intimate scale suit bedrooms, bathrooms and quiet living spaces, and it works beautifully in a room where you actually want to slow down.

For the Manly locals whose mornings run through Shelly, it's the daily ritual made permanent.

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

Here is the quirk that makes Shelly special: it is the only west-facing ocean beach in Sydney. That means the water stays glassy while the surf pounds around the headland — and it is one of the few places in the city you can watch the sun go down over the sea from an ocean beach.

It sits inside the Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, so the marine life is thriving. Flying over the cove I watched snorkellers tracking fish across the reef in water clear enough to read the bottom from up high.

The 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro reads straight through that water, so the print carries the reef as well as the sand. Ten minutes' walk from Manly, and a completely different kind of quiet.

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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.