She drew back the heavy glass door, broom in hand, and stared out into the busy street. The early morning light warms the scene, barely illuminating the carved Khmer goddess that stands behind glass in the doorway next to her. This shopkeeper is so used to the presence of the goddess that she does not appear to notice her praying next to her. But we do, and therein lies the incongruity of this image. Both figures look out into the street. The shopkeeper shows a bit of concern, while the goddess meditates in peace. I made this image from across a busy commercial street with my long telephoto lens. Neither the shopkeeper nor the goddess takes note of my presence.