How to Compare and Contrast Pictures

give a brief description of the two photos (action, location)

say what the pictures have in common.

say what in what way the pictures are different.

say which of the activities presented in the pictures you'd prefer.

explain why.

Describe, compare and contrast a set of photos – Useful expressions

Similarities:

1. Both photos show…

2. They all depict…

3. The theme that connects them is…

4. Each picture illustrates how…

5. All the photos show problems which…

6. The photos deal with different aspects of…

Describing a picture:

The/Each photograph shows/is of a person/people doing something dangerous/taking a risk with their
lives.

In one photograph there’s something that looks like a…I think it’s a thing for…

Speculating:

It looks as if/though they’re enjoying themselves. They must feel quite exhilarated/extremely relieved. I
imagine/suppose they’re the sort of people who…

Judging from his/her clothes, I’d say he/she was

As far as I can see from the landscape/background the photo was probably taken in…

My feeling is that this picture focuses more on… than the other ones.

It seems to me that this image conjures up…

Expressing opinions:

Personally, I think…/In my opinion/view…As far as I’m concerned …/to be honest …

The impression I get is that…

Describing similarities and differences:

1. compared to…

2. in contrast to…

3. similar/almost identical to…

4. slightly/completely different from

5. (not) as (spacious) as

6. less (modern, luxurious) than

7. in a similar position to/different position from

8. Compared with….

….is much more ….than….

….is only suitable for…

9. In the first photo, we can see …, but the other photo shows …