The Photograph
The 38th Alain Briot Print of the Month photograph is titled Playa Reflections. This image was the Companion Print to the Death Valley Booklet. The booklet sold out within a week of being announced, and I have had requests for this image ever since. I also have requests for a print larger than the 5"x7" companion print. All this, plus the fact that I personally love this photograph, convinced my to offer it as Print of the Month.

This image was created during the same photography expedition as Zabriskie Point, the April 2006 Print of the Month. In fact, Playa Reflections was created the day before I created Zabriskie Point . Just like Zabriskie Point , numerous adjustments had to be made to this image to make it match my original vision. My vision was for the sky and the reflections in the water to match each other in intensity, so as to create a mirror-like effect. I also saw this image as a composition in blue. It took a lot of work and knowledge to achieve that. For this reason, and to help you study and learn how you can do this yourself, I am including the master file for this image at no extra cost. This is the third photograph for which I am including the Master File, the two others being the April and May Prints of the Month.

A note on color: as I mentioned as see Playa Reflections as a composition in blues. In my vision it perfectly counter-balances Zabriskie Point which, to me, is a composition in oranges in red. It is probably not a coincidence that these two images were created one after the other. I have noticed that I regularly work a specific idea, or theme, unconsciously. In this case it is color -opposite colors- in different images. Sometimes it is a specific composition, a theme, or again subject matter. I am quite unaware of this while I photograph, and it is only after I return to my studio and start looking at my photographs that I start to see it.

Playa Reflections
Before and after versions

Warranty
As with any and all purchases made from my web site this Alain Briot Print of the Month Collection photograph comes with a "Take one Year to Decide" 100% money back guarantee. Additional details on this unique warranty are available here.

This photograph is available matted, or matted and framed in a Mahogany Finish Frame. Below is a sample of the moulding. The mat is white, archival Bainbridge. Mounting is with hinged archival tape. All materials used are archival.

Shipping
We ship worldwide and do not charge extra shipping costs for international and overseas orders. US orders are shipped via US Priority Mail insured and trackable. International and overseas orders are shipped via US Airmail insured. With the Euro and other foreign currencies at such an all time high this is a great time to make a purchase if you live overseas!

Packing
Each package is professionally packed and insured for its full value by us. We guarantee that you will receive your matted or framed photograph in perfect condition or we will replace it. Simply contact us and return the damaged photograph to us. We will ship you a new piece right away at no extra cost.

One year, 100% Money Back Guarantee
All purchases are covered by my unique 100% Take one year to decide money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason just return it (in original condition) for a refund or credit. Take one year to decide.

Order Now
a) Fax your order form. Click here to download your pdf faxable order form, fill in your shipping and credit card information and fax it back 24 hrs a day. You can also return your order form by mail if you like.

b) Call toll free at 800-949-7983 or 623-561-1641 and place your order directly on our toll free hotline using any credit card.

c) Order with PayPal by clicking on the Paypal button above.

Orders shipped to Arizona: add 7.8% sales tax. No tax is charged on international or out of state orders.