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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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    Tip

    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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    A photo that I took and proud of would be a photo that I took in Singapore. When I went to Singapore with my family, actually I used to frequently visit Singapore. So when I went, there's a small island called Pulau Bin. I went there just for trucking or something. And we went there and there is a mountain, right, so we are going upward. When we are going up, then I took the photo. It is ocean, it is a view of ocean that I took. And I took it just using a mobile phone, which is not even mine, but my father's one. It is Apple, so Apple has very good, better photo qualities. So that I used his phone and, you know, this is the best photo that I have ever taken. Like, it is so aesthetic and so beautiful. For me, I used to, you know, even after taking the photo, I used to, daily I used to see the photo. I used to go through the photos that I took. That is my personal hobby that I used to do every time. And then other than that, I took some other photos here also in India. When I went to Kodaikanal, there is a tea estate. Kodaikanal is a small part in Tamil Nadu. And I went to the tea estate there. So I took another photo there, and it is such a wonderful photo. It is just like what I took in Singapore. So aesthetic, so beautiful, and so, it is full of natural sceneries. I didn't take a person's photo, but it is all about natural sceneries. I like capturing natural sceneries, and I think that is the best part of my life.

    Band 6-7

    so this is a picture that was taken on one of the most memorable trips I've had this year this is a beach in Odisha near Puri and Puri has some of the most beautiful beaches but also a lot of currents and there's a point where a river is meeting the beach like the ocean and it's insane it's beautiful it's spectacular to witness but right before they mix together there's a stream that's like the river stream that's flowing alongside the beach the ocean and it's the river and between the river and the sea there's a very tiny strip of sand and I was standing there just witnessing the beauty of it all where and then all of a sudden a fisherman came in on his boat and I decided to take up my phone camera I was using an iPhone 14 yeah I was using an iPhone 14 at the time being and I adjusted the lighting a little bit I sat down on my knees in order to get the perfect angle where all you can see are the three blues and that one strip of land with the fisherman in the middle so you had the sky you had the ocean and the lovely color of the river and then the fisherman in the middle I cherish that picture a lot because it it's beautiful to see such a small individual in the middle of two huge water bodies this picture means a lot to me and I submitted it as my submission for the photography competition and won actually which was lovely but it's a beautiful picture and has a lot of memories tied to it so great trip and greater picture I would say

    Band 6-7

    okay so I took this picture when I was in Shimla on in June 2025 I took it from my phone it was a picture of a dog and a dog bite that he has given me it was really a cute picture of that dog bite and dog coming together in the same picture it was an accidental picture I didn't took it with intention and thank you you

    Band 6-7

    I generally take photos, I generally love taking photos and which consists of basically scenarios and landscapes, but among those photos which I have taken is a photo of one of the Ghats of Ganga of our city Calcutta. I remember I was hanging out with some of my friends, I don't remember very, I remember vaguely about that event for about the work of about the work I have about the about the work I have I have I have visited the Ghats for, but yeah I remember taking the beautiful capturing the beautiful candid moment where a person is climbing up the stairs after bathing in those Ganges and since it is about to be evening, the birds are moving to their nests. So, it was a beautiful capture, I would cherish that photo for my whole life because

    Band 6-7

    I took a photo when I visited a place in Uttarakhand along with my friends. It was a rainy day and a bit of gives me a vibe of a cold weather. The place was a hilly area, we enjoyed a lot. In the photograph which I pictured or which I captured, there were my friends along with me. It shows the unity which we have and the bond among us. I took that photo when we visited that place at that instant when we were dropped at that location out of our hotel. The weather there was so much beautiful and cherishing. We visited that place after our exams so as to get relief from the stress which we had undergone throughout the process of the exam time. And finally, it also helped from getting out of the stress issues due to the exams. Finally, the area we visited was excellent.

    Band 6-7

    I don't take photos myself, but I can describe one that a lot of people would be proud of capturing. Imagine a quiet, golden rise over a misty forest. The early morning light filters through the trees, casting long, dappled shadows on the dewy grass. In the foreground, a lone deer stands alert, framed perfectly by two towering oaks. The stillness to this moment, calm, reverent, and fleeting. The colors are soft, warm, amber, cool greens, and the pale blue of the waking sky, as the kind of photo that tells a story of peace and presence taken in just the right moment, before the deer steps out of frame.

    Band 6-7

    A photo that someone took and I am very proud of is me showcasing my football skills. So it was during my school time. At my school I was the captain of my football team during 8th class and I played quite well. So it was the day of 15th Jan when our chairman visited. Before that all the societies were asked to do mock drills and did march past to create a good impression on the chairman of that particular branch. I was in the lead to speak and showcase what our football team does daily and what it is capable of. First year I introduced our team to the chairman and he was quite happy with it. After that we were showcasing our skills where I showed him how to pass the ball, score a goal, how to juggle and you showcased my various striking abilities. The school photographer took a photo which he posted on the Facebook page of the branch and I saw that it was me juggling the ball and the chairman clapping for me. I felt very proud as it was a great achievement for me and till now it is with me. I have placed that photo on the hall of fame cabinet in my room.

    Band 6-7

    When I was studying in National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research at Chandigarh, I had visited to Himachal Pradesh on a trip. We had visited to a hill station called Manali. There I took a picture of my friend posing in front of mountains using my mobile camera. The picture had a beautiful scenic visuals like my friend was posing in front of mountain which was covered with the snow and at the same time snow was falling and it was at the time of sunset. So this added a different beauty to that picture and near to that mountain the river was also flowing. So the river also got picturized into the photograph which increased its beauty.

    Band 6-7

    Although I have taken many pictures such as pictures of beautiful sceneries or people or various monuments whenever I travel. But here I would like to talk about a specific picture that is really close to my heart. It is a picture of my little cousin and my uncle. Well, although this picture was accidental, it was at the time of my cousin's birthday. She was wearing this beautiful green colored gown that my mom had sewed for her. And my uncle was talking to her and suddenly she asked my uncle to pick her up. Well, it wasn't intentional to take this picture although it turned out really really beautiful. But it was taken with the camera of my phone. And the background was really lush greenery. And to me that picture is like a boon. Because it wasn't planned or no pose was asked to be done but it just happened. And I was trying to take the pictures of the bushes and trees in the background. But I just accidentally took that picture. Well, that picture is rustic and quaint. It is like a lavish type and is really

    Band 6-7

    A photo that I took and I'm proud of it is during my trip to Gokarna, I shot it on a beach during sunset and in that photo there was nothing like nobody I didn't shoot. It was only focused on nature and it was nature based photo though it was a sunset time and boats were sailing and the waves were beautifully wavering and a kite was seen there and many people were doing more boat activities and I shot it using my cell phone though I have an iPhone and it is equal to a DSLR camera. We may not carry camera everywhere we go. We have many procedures to charge and make use of the clearing the memory so I used to shot everything in my cell phone and it was beautifully captured with the orange sky though time was getting after 4.30pm the Sun was beautifully glowing and it was really amazing to watch so I was really proud after my friends were complimenting the photo and they were like okay send me the picture I'll put post and story so it made me more proud and
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