Which element is used for an image in HTML?

The <img> element is the correct choice for displaying images in HTML. This element is a self-closing tag that can be used to embed images in a webpage. It requires the src attribute, which specifies the path to the image file, and typically includes an alt attribute for providing alternative text that describes the image, which is essential for accessibility purposes.

The other options do not serve as valid HTML tags for images. The <picture> element is used to provide multiple sources for the same image, allowing for responsive design depending on different media conditions, but it still requires an <img> element or <source> tags within it to display actual images. The <photo> and <image> tags are not recognized HTML elements and therefore would not produce any image display functionality in a browser.