Toilet window inspires Hong Kong photographer’s fire station photo series

Inspiration can be found in the strangest of places. For photographer Chan Dick, it was out the window of his 14th-floor workshop’s toilet.

“I discovered the bird’s-eye view of Chai Wan Fire Station through the ventilation window of the washroom – it was totally unplanned,” says Chan, a commercial and fine-art photographer.

Intrigued by what he saw, Chan took shots from his unusual lookout, capturing images of fire­fighters under­going physical training, as well as other activities, from playing volleyball to washing fire trucks.

“All this happened within this little square area that I observed and framed from above,” he says. “Days and months passed, scenes began to repeat themselves. I started to slow down and patiently wait for the next unexpected scene.”