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Hong Kong

Ayla Leung

Hong Kong-based street / travel photographer, blogger, and illustrator. Graphic designer by trade.

12 posts

The scene of the signs – a close look at Hong Kong shop signs as socio-cultural representations

Neon shop signs adhered to buildings glowing at night

A comprehensive look at the vernacular cultural icons in terms of visual elements and role of wayfinding.

Springtime getaway in China: 3 days in Guangzhou

A Chinese garden with traditional pavilion, palm trees, pink flowering tree, near a lake. Behind are modern tall buildings

A getaway well spent on visiting revitalised sights, cyberpunk skyline, traditional garden, and sampling great food.

Across America: memories from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco

New York City viewed from Empire Building at dusk, featuring skyscrapers with glowing lights

The trip to USA was a big part of my early photography journey.

The meaning of street photography

People crossing road with shadows on the ground on a sunny

Trying to find the meaning of my hobby again by some soul-searching.

On Hong Kong nostalgia

A traditional Chinese calligraphy red and yellow neon sign of a Hong Kong style diner at night

There's a fine line between preserving culture and holding onto the past.

Work in progress: how I got into street photography

Man with a blue umbrella standing near staircase on a sunny day

A reflection on life and practising street photography.

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