Photo Comparison

Created: 22.05.2020

Photo Comparison (1 min)

When comparing pictures, point out the obvious similarities and differences. Focus on the important and point out the interesting details. Do not repeat "in the first picture" / "in the second picture" and "here" and "there" more than once, you don't have time for it. You can speculate about the pictures.
          Speculate about how the people are feeling and say which picture you prefer and why. Be creative, give the pictures some context. Imagine a situation where both of the pictures would be presented to you.
          Speak in longer sentences. Use adjectives and adverbs. Explain your observations and give examples. Use the given structure to present the similarities and differences. Use the phrases from Photo Description to help you.
          Use grammar connected to comparisons, especially the comparative form of adjectives (bigger). When things are similar, you can use the as ... as phrase (as tall as Peter). You can also compare the situation by using too (too small) and enough (old enough, enough milk). Similes are sometimes used in English when comparing (as pretty as a picture).

Useful Phrases

Similarities
You can see... in both photos.
Both photos show...
The common theme in the photos is...
In both photos there are...
The room in photo A is as bright as the room in picture B.
The pictures are similar in some ways.
There is a huge similarity in both pictures.
Both pictures have something in common. / These pictures have a lot in common.

Differences
In the first photo ..., but in the second photo...
While here, the people are..., they aren't...
One obvious difference is that...
Unlike the first, the second shows...
In contrast to the first photo, the second photo...
Picture A shows ..., whereas B shows...
But unlike the first, the second photo doesn't show...
Another difference is that...
Picture A is more ... than Picture B. / Picture A is less ... than Picture B.
The house in A looks smaller than the one in B. However, I think it is cosier.
... but in the othere picture, there is ...
These pictures are completely different.
Picture A is very different from Picture B. / They have nothing in common.
In comparison with the first picture, the second picture seems...

Contrasts
indoors / outdoors
traditional / modern
identical / different
unique / common

Example

Fun and Games

PART TWO
Task Two

Look at both pictures once more and compare them (what is similar / the same / different). The following ideas may help you:

➧ place 

➧ people (age, gender, clothes)

➧ activities

➧ weather and season

➧ atmosphere

➧ other

          INTRO:    The first photo shows two young boys in a garden, probably near their house. They seem excited, so I believe they are enjoying the first snow of the season. In the second picture I can see a little girl in a beautiful dress. She is on a muddy road, having fun in a puddle.
          SIMILARITIES:    Both photos show children having fun in bad weather. In A, the boys are having a snow fight, throwing snowballs at each other, whereas in B, the girl is ruining her dress with mud. They are carefree, having fun despite the cold or mud. Judging by their expressions, I would say they are enjoying themselves.
          DIFFERENCES:    The obvious difference is the season. It is winter in this picture (A), but probably summer in this one (B). Also, they are dresses very differently. It think the boys might be twins, because they are wearing the same casual outfit. The girl, on the other hand, is wearing a fancy dress, so her mother won't be very happy with her.
          COMMENT:    I hate cold weather, so jumping in puddles woud be more fun for me. I think these pictures are from some fashion magazine, probably selling children's clothes.