The portrait of Her Majesty is fabulous and really does show the influence of Cecil Beaton.

I disagree with those who think Annie Liebovitz in untalented? Could they do any better.

The photograph was published in The Telegraph and the article here really should have had a link to see EXACTLY what Annie LIebovitz accomplished in this official portrait.

TIMOTHY CHARLES WINGATE, OTTAWA, CANADA

Technically superb but emotionally meaningless; it tells us more about the photographer's take on the monarchy than it does about the personality of our Queen.

Adam Neilson, Birmingham,

One assumes that everyone in Britain knows what the photo looks like. The rest of us don't, unless we Google it.

It's sad that the dear old Thunderer hasn't yet adjusted to the needs of the global village.

Having duly Googled, I must say that I find the photo magnificent. HM has never looked more Hanoverian

Ian Morrison, Auckland, New Zealand

I'm glad she treated the Queen with the respect and dignity that she deserves. The photo sums up what the Queen is all about....total class! Thats what we love about Britain, and you have one heck of a spokeslady to that end!

Murph, Madisonville, KY/USA

Gaylon, you are thinking of Jill Krementz. A.L. was 'married' to Susan Sontag...

L D, SF, CA,

Not a patch on Snowdon.

Geoffrey, Belfast,

Ethan Russell far outshines Ms.Leibovitz as a personality photographer .
She even said so herself . By God yes she did.

Eric Albronda, Mt. Shasta, Ca.

As well as the blurb and photo of the photographer, how about showing the photograph of The Queen? After all, that's what the article is about .

Lezli Taubler, London, UK

I found the portrait to be incredibly moving. It's one of the best portraits of Her Majesty that I've every seen.

George Edwards, Housto, Texas

You failed to mention she is the widow of Kurt Vonnegut, one of the best authors who ever lived.

Gaylon Patterson, Fort Smith, Arkansas

I have dabbled in photography and have my private collection of celebrities and have had them signed.
I had "annie amibitions" at one time but I just pride myself in my work.
My prize photo is of Pierre Trudea going in to the Genie Awards (Canadian films) in the 1978-82? with an unknown young lady and I later discovered it was the brunette life of Kim Katrell (later to become famous for S.A.T.C.). I have it signed by the Prime Minister and protect it at home!
I do think A.L. photos are great but over rated.
Why not Terry O'Neill for the royals?
Suzanne Marcus
Toronto Canada

Suzanne Marcus, Toronto, Canada

I think she did a good job. I like it.

ef, london, england

I think she is a great photographer and will be very interested to see this work.

N White, greenville, usa

so where is the foto of Her Majesty ?

Roger Wheeler, Vallarta, exico

Yes its a matter of personal opinion and the only personal opinion that matters is Her Majesty's.

Roy, Madison, Wis. USA

So, she has the guts to tell celebs to pose however she wants, but when it comes to the Queen she follows what Palace says.

Michael, London, UK

Excuse me but Nixon did not flee from the White House. He resigned and left in accordance to White House protocol. He may have disgraced himself in the whole Whitewater affair but at least he left office with some dignity.

Why ding her for her work and fees. As long as someone is willing to pay her that's there business.

John, Columbus, OH, USA

Pop photograghy is to photography what pop music is to music. Ho Hum.

M. McPherson, Santa Monica,

That's a matter of personal opinion, not a statement of fact.
N Butler, London, UK

That is the wonderful thing about art. What you think is brilliant, someone else may think is utter tripe.

Annie Leibovitz, however, is predicatable at best.

Very formulaic. And I agree with Jay. Terribly over-rated.

Reg Pinder, St. Austell, Cornwall, U.K.

The pic is a disappointing mess: The necklace in not hanging straight and Her Majesty blends in too much with the clutter surrounding her.

robert, vancouver, bc

I would kill to not only own several originals of hers but to also be photographed by her.

Rachel, Columbus, OH

She was on the ground taking photographs of Nixon's helicopter when it took off.

Jon, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

noone should have to see whoopi in a bath of milk or roseanne bar mud wrestiling. Extremely over-rated

walt, syracuse,

in terms of lighting, highly skilled photoshop work, and composition, her works are top, top notch. her cool tones she has taken on more recently are other-wordly

elizabeth, new york,

She is one if not the most talented photographers of our time. Recording popular culture.

Kevin Jensen, Toronto, Canada

Oppos wrong camera. KODAK not the Zeiss Icok or Rocho

Firozali A.Mulla MBA PhD, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

I think she is absolutely brilliant! Her celebrity portraits are timeless. I mean, who can forget the photo of Fleetwood Mac in the same bed after their marriages broke up? How about Bette Midler covered with red roses? And Meryl Streep, her face white with grease paint like a mime, manipulating her face like a mask? And the image of Demi Moore!! I can still recall the incredible controversy it stirred here in America. People were not used to seeing pregnant women nude in the media, and most celebrities camouflaged their bellies in the last trimester. Annie has done some great groundbreaking work and I am looking forward to seeing this recent photo!

Marlene, Port Townsend, WA

Useless article without the picture...

T.T.C., Ann Arbor, MI, USA

When do we get to see the portrait?

I dig the Jack Nicholson shot of him playing golf.

John, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I think she did a good job. I like it.

ef, london, england

In the world of photography she is over-rated.....

Drew, Dublin, Ireland

She is certainly one of only a handful of american photography legends. I have never seen a photo of her smiling...pity.

sir Rodney Stiffington, Los Angeles, CA. U.S.

I have seen some of her work. Interesting, but not what I would buy. Artistic....yes. Hang on my wall.....no.

teh mom, Baton Rouge,

Yep, she is over rated

Jay, la, ca supporter, CA,

Overrrated AND annoying. All she's about is putting celebrities in contrived, odd ball settings. Wow, how chic.

sdsa, asdas, sadd

Why, Jay?

T, Indy,

"In the world of photography she is over-rated.....

Jay, la, ca"

That's a matter of personal opinion, not a statement of fact.

N Butler, London, UK

In the world of photography she is over-rated.....

Jay, la, ca

Well, from the sound of it it will be a bit more interesting than Lucien Freud's post-card sized portrait of the Queen. Actually more interesting than Freud's portrait was the photo taken by Freud's assistant of the Queen's crown placed on the seat of a Louis XV gilt chair with red velvet upholstry. At least more whitty. I would have thought Irving Penn a better inspiration for Liebovitz than Beaton. Beaton is to photography in the 20th Century what Reynolds was to portraiture during the 18th Century in England.

Sir Joshua, NYC, USA

Totally fantastic in every way. Can't wait to see the portrait. Brilliant collaboration.

Jennifer Farley, Saugerties, New York