Relaxed merchant. A relaxed merchant with his hands clasped is resting on a pile of colourful carpets in the chaotic and noisy backstreets of Khan el Khalili bazaar in Cairo (Egypt).

This candid picture show us how this merchant is feeling at peace, impassive to the bustling activity around him. His presence added a sense of authenticity and charm to the bustling market, reminding us all to take a moment and appreciate the beauty in the everyday. Street photography is also about finding beauty in the mundane.