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this picture is taken by me vs this picture was taken by me

Both options are grammatically correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'This picture is taken by me' is in the present tense, indicating that you are the one who usually takes the picture. 'This picture was taken by me' is in the past tense, which means you are referring to a specific picture that you took in the past.
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Last updated: July 13, 2024

this picture is taken by me

This phrase is correct and can be used when talking about the general action of taking pictures.

This phrase is used in the present tense to indicate that you are the one who usually takes pictures.

Alternatives:

  • I take pictures
  • I am the one who takes pictures

this picture was taken by me

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a specific picture that you took in the past.

This phrase is used in the past tense to indicate that you are the one who took a particular picture.

Alternatives:

  • I took this picture
  • I am the one who took this picture

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