While on the way to Utah, we stopped off at this trading post on the Navajo Reservation.
I watched this clerk sorting masses of Indian jewelry for several minutes – she was methodical, precise, and as it turned out, a bit tired. When she stifled a yawn, I made this shot. This image expresses such human values as effort, perseverance, and dedication. The racks of jewelry she has to check get no smaller. She has a big job ahead. We’ve all struggled at times to stay alert and can appreciate how she must feel at this moment.