And Did Those Feet in Ancient Times, Walk upon Polished Marble?

Last November, President Obama and Hilary Clinton visited the Wat Pho monastery in Bangkok, Thailand.  Being respectful of the customs, they removed their shoes as they were guided past the reclining Buddha by head monk Chaokun Suthee Thammanuwat.  This photo shows the three of them.
The Buddhist Blog had a beautiful thing to say about the perspective lent by this photo:

The photo is [a] poignant reminder that regardless of our station in life, we are all sentient beings having the same worth and importance. If I didn't mention the names, we'd never know who those feet represent. In this angle, President Obama isn't the most powerful man in the world but simply another sentient walking the path of life.

The picture evokes letting go of our egos and the self-important images we sometimes display. This photo transcends their lofty titles of president, secretary and monk to expose them as being just like the rest of us. 

In examining this photo, I am also struck by the reflections on the floor.  Our egos are also simply reflections of our states of mind, our beliefs about ourselves, and the appearances we work so hard to maintain.  Yet the reflection of ego is shimmering and evanescent, whereas the feel of the cold, smooth marble underfoot is there for all three to experience.