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Photographer Defends 'Classic Portrait' of Miley

Leibovitz says critics misinterpret racy shot of teen star

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(Newser) – Photographer Annie Leibovitz is defending her controversial picture of 15-year-old Miley Cyrus, saying the shot for Vanity Fair has been "misinterpreted," CNN reports. "The photograph is a simple, classic portrait," Leibovitz said of the picture of a topless Cyrus with a towel covering her breasts. "I think it is very beautiful."

American photographer Annie Leibovitz arrives at Buckingham Palace in London, Tuesday March 27 , 2007.
American photographer Annie Leibovitz arrives at Buckingham Palace in London, Tuesday March 27 , 2007.   (AP Photo)
Photographer Annie Leibovitz speaks about her portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at her gallery exhibition, Annie Leibovitz
Photographer Annie Leibovitz speaks about her portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at her gallery exhibition, Annie Leibovitz   (AP Photo)
Photographer Annie Leibovitz speaks about her gallery exhibition, Annie Leibovitz
Photographer Annie Leibovitz speaks about her gallery exhibition, Annie Leibovitz   (AP Photo)
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