The picture here is a photograph that was taken in December of 1980 by Annie Leibovitz. It depicts, the legendary member of the Beatles, John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono. This photo is one of the most famous pictures that Annie Leibovitz has taken and was used on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. It is also the last professionally taken photo of John Lennon, as he was murdered only a few hours after it was taken. Leibovitz is known mainly for portrait photography, a skill that she has developed over the years and learned to master as a member of the staff for Rolling Stone magazine. Portrait photography allows Leibovitz to create a personal, emotional connection with the viewer by getting up close with her subjects, often celebrities, and capturing the subjects' personalities in a photo. She is known to push the boundaries on what is viewed as acceptable for publication in a magazine as she has produced several controversial photos throughout her career.
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