• Aerial photograph of Twilight Beach Esperance
  • Aerial photograph of Twilight Beach Esperance hanging on a wall
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Matthew Philip

Twilight Beach Framed Print Esperance WA

Twilight Beach Framed Print Esperance WA

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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Twilight Beach near Esperance, Western Australia. Brilliant white sand and vivid sea blues. 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

Twilight Beach Framed Print — Esperance, Western Australia

Along Esperance's Great Ocean Drive, Twilight Beach earns its place among Australia's most photographed coastline — brilliant white sand, sheltered swimming, and water in shades of blue that visitors genuinely struggle to believe. This aerial photograph captures the bay's calm sweep, sand and sea meeting in that signature Esperance glow.

Twilight is the swim stop on the loop. It's sheltered, calm and glowing in a way that makes you check your camera settings twice — and it sits close enough to town that it fills with locals every warm afternoon, not just tourists working through the drive.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Western Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. The drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera handles the extreme brightness of the sand without losing the subtle gradients in the water — technically tricky, and exactly why this coastline rewards proper gear.

The piece that lifts a dark room

Twilight brings the brightest palette on the WA coast into a home. It lifts darker rooms, opens up smaller spaces, and gives bedrooms, living areas and offices an immediate hit of light and calm.

For road-trippers who have done the Esperance pilgrimage — and everyone still planning it — this is the destination, delivered daily. Esperance is a long drive from anywhere; frames like this are how I justify going back.

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

Twilight is the swim stop on the Great Ocean Drive — sheltered, calm, and glowing in a way that makes you check your camera settings twice. It is close enough to town that it fills with locals every warm afternoon, not just visitors working through the loop.

For this frame I flew along the bay's gentle curve and kept the composition simple, letting the colour carry it: that famous Esperance white bleeding into pale turquoise, then proper deep blue.

The 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro handles the extreme brightness of that sand without losing the subtle gradients in the water — technically tricky, and exactly why this coastline rewards good gear. Esperance is a long drive from anywhere. Frames like this are how I justify going back.

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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.