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Describe A Photo That You Took And Are Proud Of: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • When did you take this photo?
  • What type of camera did you use?
  • Who was in the photo?
  • Explain why you are proud of this photo.
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Cue 1:When did you take this photo?

  • Mention the specific date or occasion when you took the photo.
  • Provide some context about what was happening at that time.

Example

I took this photo during my trip to Manali last summer, in June 2022. It was a beautiful sunny day, and I was exploring the scenic landscapes with my friends.

Cue 2:What type of camera did you use?

  • Specify the type of camera you used, whether it was a smartphone or a professional camera.
  • Briefly explain why you chose that particular camera.

Example

I used my smartphone, a Samsung Galaxy S21, to take this photo. I chose my phone because it has an excellent camera that captures vibrant colors and details, making it easy to take stunning pictures on the go.

Cue 3:Who was in the photo?

  • Describe the people in the photo, including their relationship to you.
  • Share a little about what they were doing at that moment.

Example

In the photo, you can see my two best friends, Priya and Rahul. We were all laughing and enjoying the breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountains, which made the moment even more special.

Cue 4:Explain why you are proud of this photo.

  • Discuss the emotions or memories associated with the photo.
  • Explain what makes this photo significant to you.

Example

I am proud of this photo because it captures not just a beautiful landscape, but also a memorable moment with my friends. It reminds me of the joy and freedom we felt during that trip, and it’s a great representation of our friendship.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, this photo is more than just an image; it holds a special place in my heart as it represents a wonderful experience with my friends. Every time I look at it, I am reminded of the laughter and the beautiful moments we shared together in Manali.

    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.

    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Giving Vague Answers

    Avoid providing vague or general answers that lack detail. This can make your response less engaging and informative, which may not impress the examiner.

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    Tip

    Be specific about the photo, including details like the location, the moment captured, and the emotions involved.

    2: Neglecting to Explain the Context

    Failing to explain the context of the photo can lead to a lack of understanding. The examiner may not grasp why the photo is significant to you.

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    Include background information about when and why you took the photo, and what it represents to you.

    Overlooking Personal Feelings

    Not expressing your personal feelings about the photo can make your response less impactful. The examiner wants to hear your emotional connection to the image.

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    Tip

    Share your feelings and thoughts about the photo, explaining why it makes you proud and what memories it evokes.

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    Band 7

    So the best photograph I've clicked to date that I remember is of a bird. It was on the coast of Mumbai and we were standing just in front of the Gateway of India. And I just clicked in an instant. I was very young at that age and I had a camera which my father had given to me. And that photo, it wasn't a very special one. It just had a bird which was flying away when a wave had hit the boundary wall of the sea. And all the splashes of water were coming over it and it was just trying to fly away from it. So it was not some kind of a special bird or a very special moment. But just because my father really thought that picture was really great and that I had took it and was very good of me that I had took it, that picture became very special to me. And since then I got very interested and very indulged in photography. Because you can capture so many moments when it comes to a camera. The click can be of the smallest of the things to the largest of the things like the moon. These days I'm very interested in clicking photographs of the moon and stars and all the celestial bodies that one can see in the sky above. Though I don't have that kind of cameras which can capture every detail, but I still find myself quite satisfied with the photos I click. And once I show them to people, they are in awe. And that makes me much more happy.

    Band 7

    So, actually, two years back, we took a trip to Dalhousie with our family and when we reached Dalhousie, we were mesmerized by the picturesque landscape and beautiful scenery all around. It was the first time in my life I was seeing mountains and it was my first snowfall, so I was extremely excited to witness it. Furthermore, we went to Khajjar, that is 20 km away from Dalhousie, and one of my cousins was carrying a DSLR, a professional DSLR. Although I am not a professional photographer, but he guided me how to use the camera to click pictures around. Khajjar is also known as mini Switzerland of India and I took a picture of the landscape over there and I was immensely shocked to see that photograph. All my family was shocked that it was not looking as if we are in India. It looked as if we are actually in Switzerland, so I decided to post that picture on my Instagram as well as put it on my WhatsApp status. Instantly, I got so many replies from my friends that, where have you been? Everyone was in opinion that I have been to Switzerland for my family trip, but in reality, I visited only to Himachal Pradesh. On Instagram as well, I received millions of likes on it and honestly, I was shocked to witness so many likes on Instagram because my maximum reach has been till date of 1000 followers. Therefore, I can say it is the best photograph I took till date and I am extremely proud of the fact that I am not a professional photographer, still I took such a mesmerizing photograph. In future, I would like to visit Dalhousie again as it is a very beautiful place and I am planning to enroll myself in a professional photography course because I have been developing a passion for photography since I have clicked that photograph.

    Band 7

    In 2019, when I was grieving for my mother, I was working in Absurd Life Sciences. I took a break and went out in the open to take a fresh air. While strolling in the alley, I saw a green tree that was overlapping with a yellow tree. I immediately took out my mobile and took a picture of it. I wrote the thought that instantly struck my mind. With every hardship comes ease. I was very proud of taking this photo because I could relax myself. Whenever I was feeling challenged, I could just see that photo and get motivated.

    Band 6-7

    okay so I took this photo three years back on our friend porch along with my brother and the camera we used was just a normal mobile one and I believe that mobile phone was Samsung it's a very good quality mobile phone and the camera was flawless and the photo was picture perfect I absolutely love that photo till today because it just reminds me so much of the connection between me and my brother you know the bond we have and the bond we share is correctly expressed and anyone can easily point it out through that photo and I was with my brother as I already said I was with my brother and that that particular day he was going to Australia it was the day he planned to go to Australia and it's been three years since he moved to Australia so that day is remarkable and will always be an everlasting memory for for all of us and especially me I cried my eyes out but still that whenever I take a look at that photo it just makes me proud of how big and beautiful of a brother I have you know the bond we share is so strong and nothing can break us and also my father and my mother and everyone's proud of the fact that I took this photo and I shared it as my profile picture and my status and till today my profile picture is that photo what's up and my father and mother is like oh what a beautiful beautiful children are we having they are really proud of us I'm really proud of my brother and that photo

    Band 6-7

    I recently took a photo in which my friend was riding his bike, Himalayan, bullet Himalayan. We all get to, we all planned a trip for Chikmangalur, where we left early, somewhere around 4 o'clock. While going, it suddenly started raining. At that time, while going on the national road, in my S25, I took a photo of my friend who was going on. Why is it my favourite photo? Because the rain, the vehicle and the reflection of his bike, it captures all the three in a perfect colour coordination. It was also helped me understand what type of photo I should take and the angle. It was very challenging as it was raining and my phone might not work properly if rain went out.

    Band 6-7

    there is one photograph in particular that I still cherish the most and it was a photo that was taken around nine years back when I was my 10th grade we went for an excursion to Mysore Palace it was a friend it was the for it was the photograph which had a background of the Mysore Palace but the main attraction was my school friends even my teachers were there in that photograph the majestic look of the palace as the background the photo was so memorable I value it so much that I have even framed that photograph I have kept it in my cupboard shelf for viewing whenever I feel nostalgic whenever I feel a little blue just picking up this photo and remembering those good days I used to have with all of my friends would really cheer me up and help me to be recharged for me that that photograph is something I value so much

    Band 6-7

    I once took a photo when I was on an evening walk on my terrace watching the sunset, recording the beautiful sunset and I accidentally captured an airplane going on the sky and also a bird flying and it just makes me proud because of how God created something that naturally flies and then he also gave the human the ability, the intellect to create something similar to that, something inspired by the God's creation and I feel proud of doing that because that photo was so serene, so beautiful. It captured the beautiful sunset, the colours, the haze of the sunset and also the flight and bird.

    Band 6-7

    I took this photo when I was very young. We all went to a trip, my family and I went to a trip to Singapore and Malaysia and I wanted to take a picture. We had a camera at that time. I don't remember the model of the camera but it was quite a vintage one. I took a photo of my family. I just used to click everywhere and it turns out to be a candidate because I take photo without their knowing and after that I used to print them and then I used to show off to everyone that how amazing are my photography skills. In the picture I vividly remember my father, my mother and my younger sister. They were all used to be there in the picture. I just clicked it. It was the best moment in my entire life because until now the picture has been hanging in our hall and when whenever I see the picture I just it reminds me of the time that I went to that trip. Furthermore it made me more confident in myself that I was capable of doing something that I have never done before. Hence I love taking pictures of the person that I love. I feel really fascinated and very enjoyable when I took pictures of my family.

    Band 6-7

    I took this for oh You're taking your product and you take this recently Recently I went on my school trip with my friends We are a group of four friends and we really love each other I took this photo on that trip and The photo contained the four of us. I took it using the camera and a very old camera of Panasonic that I have at home My four friends were in that photo though it may not look very nice at the first glance, but it holds my feelings my bond with my friends and all That photo will forever be That photo will forever Remind me of how Much I enjoyed and loved that trip because this is the last trip that I am Gonna go through my school with my friends after this during the college We may not know where we all end up. We may be disconnected But this photo will always be a reminder to me How much I love my friends and how much I used to enjoy the days of my school

    Band 6-7

    I am proud of a photo that I have taken previous year, it consists of a film crew, I was even a member of that crew, I worked in art department, I was proud of that photo because I had combined the characters with the camera requirement like light as well as the composition of each subject, also I was proud because it was a picture representing that I have completed one major task in my life.
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