• The Basin Rottnest Island Canvas Wall Art
  • The Basin, Rottnest Island canvas displayed on a wall
  • The Basin, Rottnest Island canvas displayed on a wall
  • The Basin, Rottnest Island canvas displayed on a wall
  • Aerial photograph of The Basin, Rottnest Island
  • The Basin, Rottnest Island canvas displayed on a wall
  • The Basin, Rottnest Island canvas displayed on a wall
  • The Basin, Rottnest Island canvas displayed on a wall
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Matthew Philip

The Basin Rottnest Canvas Wall Art

The Basin Rottnest Canvas Wall Art

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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The Basin on Rottnest Island, Western Australia. Turquoise sea lit from within, held in its dark reef ring. 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

The Basin Canvas Wall Art — Rottnest Island, Western Australia

Rottnest's most famous swimming spot, from its most spectacular angle. The Basin's natural pool of turquoise sits cradled in a ring of dark reef just beyond the Thomson Bay settlement, and this aerial photograph catches it glowing at full brightness — the image of a perfect Rotto day.

Timing is everything with The Basin. The magic window is when the sun climbs high enough to light the pool from within — too early and the reef reads flat, too late and the shallows lose their glow. On the right day, in the right hour, it produces colour that people genuinely do not believe until they see it themselves.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. The drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera records the reef ring, sand ripples and swimmers in exceptional detail, keeping the print crisp and immersive from small frames through to large statement canvas.

The anchor piece

This is the artwork you build a room around. The aqua palette lifts living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms instantly, and gives coastal interiors their obvious centrepiece — everything else in the scheme can take its cue from it.

Thirty minutes on a ferry from Fremantle, five more from the jetty, and this is what's waiting. For West Australians it is the island's icon; for everyone else, it's the reason to visit.

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 photography of beaches he has personally visited and flown.

About The Location

The Basin is the frame everyone wants from Rottnest, and it still took me several flights to get right. The magic window is when the sun climbs high enough to light the pool from within — too early and the reef reads flat, too late and the shallows lose their glow.

On this flight the drone was directly overhead when it all aligned: swimmers drifting inside the reef ring, the sand luminous beneath them, deep blue pressing in from outside.

The 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro held every detail of it. A short ferry from Fremantle, a five-minute ride from the jetty — and this is what is waiting. People genuinely do not believe the colour until they stand in it themselves.

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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.