I think street musicians are great. I'm from New Jersey, and when I go into the city, to New York, I see them all the time. When I have time, I'll stop and listen.

So when I read the poem, it was easy to imagine a street musician. I was interested in showing the talent of these street artists while reflecting the words of haiku. Having dollars falling in mid-air helped me to capture the fast pace of the city, with each onlooker stopping momentarily to enjoy the talent of these artists.