Manly Waves Art Print
"Manly is where the world's first surfing contest was held in 1964, making it one of Australia's most famous beaches. The iconic beach curves from South Steyne to North Steyne and Queenscliff, where a submerged reef, or bombora, creates the waves that inspire the world's best surfers to travel to our shores."
At Through Our Lens, we endeavour to dispatch your order as quickly as possible. Our products are made to order and have different production and dispatch times. Please see below our production time for each product category. The below times are provided as a guide only and are subject to variable scenarios including peak periods and unforeseen circumstances. Please allow additional time for processing and delivery during these periods.
| Product Category | Production Time | Ship From |
| Unframed Prints | 2 - 4 business days | Sydney |
| Framed Prints | 6 - 8 business days | Melbourne |
| Stretched Canvases | 6 - 8 business days | Melbourne |
| Jigsaw Puzzles | 2 - 3 business days | Sydney |
We take great care and pride in packing our frames to ensure they arrive safely and well-presented. Our heavy-duty boxes are made with premium 8mm thick twin-wall corrugate and are specially designed to withstand rigorous handling during shipping. All frames are bubble wrapped and come with cardboard guards for added protection.
Unframed prints are carefully rolled up into our protective sleeves to protect the printed surface from rubbing and scuffing during shipping. Depending on the print size, we use four different sizes of tubes. The tubes we use are a premium 3mm thickness to minimise chances of crushing.
Shipping providers we use to ship your orders:
| Product Category | Shipping Providers |
| Unframed Prints | Australia Post |
| Framed Prints | Australia Post, Aramex and Allied |
| Stretched Canvases | StarTrack Express |
| Jigsaw Puzzles | Australia Post |
Depending on your location, your order will arrive within 2-8 business days from the dispatch date under the current circumstances. This advice excludes remote and regional destinations such as WA and NT, which will naturally require more shipping time than the other states and capital cities.
International shipping is available for all unframed prints only. Duties and taxes are the recipient's responsibility and must be paid by the recipient.
Dispatched within 2-4 business days
To ensure customers get the most out of their photographic print, our images are printed on 235gsm medium gloss Ilford photo paper using 9 colour solvent inks for the best colour dynamic and print longevity. All printers are ICC profiled and colour managed for predictable and high-quality photo printing.
We have a range of standard sizes available to choose from that will easily fit most off-the-shelf frames from local homeware stores.
The dimensions listed are inclusive of the approximately 4 - 6cm white border. The exact thickness of the border is dependent and proportional to each print size, as detailed below.
Small / A3 ~ 29 x 42 cm: 4cm uniform border
Medium / A2 ~ 42 x 59 cm: 5cm uniform border
Large / A1 ~ 59 x 84 cm: 5cm uniform border
Extra-large / 70 x 100 cm: 6cm uniform border
Please get in touch with us before placing your order or give details at checkout should you wish to modify default print specifications.
Custom sizes are also available upon request.
Dispatched within 6-8 business days
We pride ourselves on the quality of our craftsmanship and use only the best materials for every stage of the production process. Our made-to-order framed artworks are handled and produced by qualified framers here in Australia.
Our frames are made from premium, solid and sustainably sourced plantation timber to ensure structural integrity at larger dimensions. Our framed prints feature a unique vacuum-mounted design, where each print is firmly adhered to a backboard. This technique ensures the longevity of our products by preventing potential curling due to temperature fluctuations, extreme heat, or everyday moisture exposure in your home. In addition, each framed artwork includes protective tape around the back edges to further enhance its stability.
We use shatter-proof acrylic glass and a solid 3mm adhesive MDF backing to frame and protect your print. All of our framed artworks come ready-to-hang with D-rings and metal wire hangers affixed to the back of the frames.
The dimensions shown on our website are measurements of the physical print with the white border. Once framed, an additional 1.5cm is added to each side of the print.
Dispatched within 6-8 business days
Printed with the latest eco-solvent technology on high-end canvas material for outstanding photographic print quality and durability. Our canvas prints are professionally stretched and come ready to hang. Canvas prints are a great option if you are going after that edge-to-edge appearance.
Each canvas is evenly coated with a layer of Aquathane-UV liquid laminate to ensure prints are fade-resistant, durable and easy to clean.
We use a satin blend to give your canvas sufficient protection without being flat and dull or overly polished and reflective.
| Product Type | Final Order Date for Pre-Christmas Delivery* |
|---|---|
| Unframed Prints | December 15, 2024 |
| Regular Framed Prints | December 2, 2024 |
| Stretched Canvases | November 25, 2024 |
| Jigsaw Puzzles | December 18, 2024 |
*For delivery within Australia (excluding WA and NT remote areas)
*Express shipping available for Small & Medium prints until December 18 for pre-Christmas metro delivery.
Don’t forget you can purchase a Gift Card right up to Christmas Day and it will be delivered to the lucky recipient by email.
Holiday Closure Period
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Closed: December 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025
Key Dates:
- December 20, 2024: Last day for orders to be processed in December
- January 2, 2025: Limited production resumes
- January 6, 2025: Full production and customer service returns
During the Closure:
- Website remains open 24/7 for orders
- All orders placed after December 20 will be processed in January
- Orders will be fulfilled in the sequence received when we return
- Customer service enquiries will be addressed upon our return
Creating stunning photographs is only half the journey.
We've perfected an efficient made-to-order process that allows us to deliver framed pieces approximately 3 times faster than our competitors, without compromising quality.
Each photograph is carefully edited to achieve vivid colors and tones that consistently complement each other across works, allowing you to easily match and pair multiple pieces thanks to our signature editing technique.
Our standards are uncompromising – of the roughly 500 photos captured, only one makes the cut and is added to the site. Unlike other sites that rely on stock imagery, every artwork represents our attempt to reflect the unique character of each location.
Choosing the right materials is important.
We then invest in the finest materials like eco-solvent inks and Ilford Galerie photo paper to deliver rich, lifelike results with an unparalleled 98% color gamut. And our resin-coated, fingerprint-resistant surfaces eliminate glare for a flawless finish.
You may wonder how we manage to offer such high quality at accessible prices.
The answer lies in our streamlined made-to-order model – leveraging automation to make your art quickly without sacrificing standards. There's no overpriced warehouse, just professional local framers ensuring your piece has had our undivided attention.
At its core, our art is about more than mere decoration. It's about forging connections – with the stories behind the landscapes, with the communities they mean so much to, and with your own cherished memories. As Edgar and Norah often say, every selection makes a statement about what you value.
We're on a mission to enrich lives through beauty that inspires. And we back that up with a commitment to sustainable local production and a satisfaction guarantee – because your experience should be as exceptional as the art itself.
So bring those beloved places home, and let their essence transform your space.