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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

    So the photo that I took recently and I'm really proud of is a photo of my mom on a recent trip to Thailand. She looked really gorgeous that day and I made it a point to take a photo of her in a very beautiful background. So the lighting, the way the sun fell on her, everything turned out to be really beautiful and eye-catching and I'm sure anyone who looks at that photo will appreciate it. I took that photo using my iPhone camera and I'm really proud of it.

    Band 6-7

    Not only that, there was one photo which I took was my family photo and I am really proud of that photo because I clicked that photo a couple of months ago during our family functions. I was knowing that it was the last time I am attending the family function as I was going abroad for my further studies and I won't be able to meet my family for many years. I was very emotional at that time, but also I wanted to carry away those memories by clicking the photos with me so whenever I miss them, I just have a glance over that whole photos. Also, I was very curious to take the photos. I was not letting anyone to take photo. I was only clicking the photo every single time. My whole concentration was only on clicking the photos and making incountable memories. I took the photo of my family where we were almost 20 people. My paternal uncle, my paternal uncle, my auntie, my cousins, we all were looking so much gorgeous when I captured that moment. I really took that photo because I felt really, really, really proud because that was cherry on the cake because cherry on the cake and all the members were standing together. I took a chance, clicked that picture and make it a frame and carry away with me abroad. Not only me, but my family members were also proud of that photo because that photo had so much emotions and it was a pretty good photo. I just love that photo and I constantly keep watching that photo every time whenever I get chance.

    Band 6-7

    When I was on a trip with my family to Ooty, we visited a hill station, it was a beautiful and cinematic hill station, railway tracks ran along the hills and every 30 minutes a train used to pass by. So when my family and I visited this hill station, at the exact moment a train was passing by and I used my iPhone 13 to click that picture and it came out really well, it captured the train and the hill station and the sun at the right moment, the lighting was perfect, the contrast and the highlights of the picture were on spot. It was a mixture of greenery of the hill station and the blues of the sky and a little bit of warmth of the sun. So I am proud that I took such a picture at the right moment. If I had missed to take that shot, then the train would have passed by and I wouldn't have got such a beautiful photograph. So yeah, I am proud about this one picture and it still remains one of my favourite capture in my gallery.

    Band 6-7

    I want to share that I clicked this photo at recent youth fest at my university. It was an event of award-receiving ceremony. I clicked that photo on my phone only that is android. So in that photo there was my friend named Grunge Paul. He received 2nd place in photography contest. The judges announced the winner's name all of sudden that we completely mesmerized in that moment only. He stepped on the stage and I have no clue what to do. I got confused but all of sudden I took my phone out and I clicked his photo which I really proud of. After that click he was so happy with my gesture to click and he took printout of that photo and get it framed and hang it on the wall. His parents also admire our friendship that being a friend I clicked his precious moment that he can adore forever. Such moments I think strengthens a relationship, builds the trust in a bond and nurture a relationship. So that day was really exciting for me. He also gave a party to all his friends circle and also shared about how I clicked his photograph and that he is really proud of.

    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 took a portrait in Vietnam around two years ago. It was a picture of an old man who was playing his guitar. I captured the shot very randomly. Although I didn't have a camera at the time, I captured this image using my mobile phone which had an inbuilt 50 megapixel camera and had various modes in it. So I tried capturing the moment using portrait mode and it turned out really great. The portrait image showed the essence of the essence of joy that man was feeling while playing his guitar. It was a really random shot which turned out to be really great. Moreover, I clicked really bad pictures so when this picture turned out great it made me really happy. I had posted it on my Instagram and I've received a lot of comments for it. I think I might in the future purchase a mobile camera. I tried capturing few more landscape shots which also turned out great. Some of the beach pictures have also received compliments though I'm not very familiar with various editing applications so I post raw pictures that I've captured.

    Band 6-7

    Being a fan of photography, I can say that photo can hold thousands emotions. Today I like to talk about a time when I take a picture of my friends in college reunion. I vividly reminisce that it was a time of December in 2019. Before that day, my friend called me and told me that I need to take a picture of the whole class because the main photographer is on off. So I agreed to the point and I promised them to be on that time. I reached at that time and after some time, program started and after that I clicked thousands of photos of them. After editing those pictures, one picture which involved my friend and teacher giving hug to each other. I find that picture is quite beautiful because it shows the beautiful bond between a student and teacher. I have been very proud after taking that picture because it gave me sense of achievement. After that person told me that it was a great picture, he hung that picture in the wall of his room. These kinds of moments are very rare.

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