Picture Description
Picture description is a written caption that describes the essential information in an image.
Picture descriptions can define photos, graphics, gifs, and video — basically anything containing visual information.
Elements of Picture Description
- Introduction
- Layout
- Describing people
- Atmosphere of picture
- Your opinion, feelings, emotions
- Comparison of pictures
1. Introduction
Vocabulary used in introduction:
In the picture I can see…….
The picture shows……..
This is a picture of………….
There is/are ……….in the picture.
The picture is from…………
Examples:
In the picture, I can see a sunny countryside.
The picture shows the countryside in summer.
2. Layout
1.
In the foreground, we can see some people on bikes.
2.
In the background we can see some mountains.
3.
In the middle of the picture there are some huge stones.
4.
On the right there is an armchair.
On the left there are frames on the wall.
3. Describing People
You should answer the following questions:
- How many people are there?
- Who are they?
- What are they doing?
- What are they wearing?
- How are they feeling?
Examples:
1.
There are three people in the picture.
2.
I think they are friends.
3.
Kids are playing in the park.
4. Atmosphere of The Picture
- Positive
- Funny
- Pleasant
- Unusual
- Strange
- Relaxed
- Nervous
- Happy
- Sad
- Boring
- Quiet
- Loud
- Crazy
- Excited
Examples:
1.
The atmosphere of this picture is positive as people are smiling.
2.
The atmosphere of the above picture is negative as people are shouting at each other.
5. Your Opinion
Vocabulary used in your opinion:
- I think that…..
- In my opinion….
- It seems to me that ……
- Perhaps……
- Maybe…..
Examples:
1.
I think the people in the picture are on a holiday because…….
2.
In my opinion the woman in the picture is sad because…….
6. Comparison
1.
Both the pictures show party, but the party in picture A takes place inside whereas the party in picture B takes place outside.
2.
The weather in picture A is more pleasant than picture B.
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