{"id":137786,"date":"2025-11-17T10:19:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/137786\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T10:19:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:19:09","slug":"skydiver-aligned-with-the-sun-in-breathtaking-photo-a-moment-that-even-elon-musk-applauded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/137786\/","title":{"rendered":"Skydiver aligned with the Sun in breathtaking photo, a moment that even Elon Musk applauded"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Updated on: Nov 17, 2025 02:13 pm IST <\/p>\n

A photographer\u2019s shot of a skydiver aligned with the Sun went viral, drawing massive attention as Elon Musk also reacted to the extraordinary image. <\/p>\n

A US based photographer has stunned social media users with an extraordinary photograph that appears to show a skydiver perfectly aligned with the face of the Sun.<\/p>\n

\"A A photographer stunned the internet with a skydiver aligned with the Sun, drawing reactions including praise from Elon Musk.(X\/@AJamesMcCarthy) <\/p>\n

The image, captured by photographer Andrew McCarthy, features musician and skydiver Gabriel Brown free falling from a small propeller powered aircraft, perfectly aligned with the flaming solar disc from McCarthy\u2019s camera on the ground.<\/p>\n

The photograph has gone viral not only for its surreal composition but also for the sheer level of skill required to capture such a fleeting moment.<\/p>\n

Check out the post here:<\/p>\n

The demanding preparation behind the image<\/p>\n

McCarthy explained the effort behind the photograph in his detailed caption. He wrote, \u201cImmense planning and technical precision was required for this absolutely preposterous (but real) view. I captured my friend @BlackGryph0n transiting the sun during a skydive. This might be the first photo of it’s kind in existence.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also shared a video of the remarkable moment, captioning it on X as, \u201cThe moment of the jump, captured in hydrogen alpha light to resolve the sun\u2019s atmosphere. We decided to release the photo in print, both as an up close shot and showing the full disc of the sun.\u201d<\/p>\n

Take a look here at the clip:<\/p>\n

Social media reaction and comments<\/p>\n

The post has amassed more than six million views on X, with thousands praising the technical mastery and visual spectacle. Among those reacting was Elon Musk, who commented, \u201cNice shot.\u201d McCarthy responded with humour, replying, \u201cThanks! One of these days I\u2019ll get a Starship transit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Many users also shared their amazement. One user wrote, \u201cThis looks unreal. Hard to believe it is an actual photograph.\u201d Another said, \u201cThe timing and precision here are unbelievable.\u201d A third commented, \u201cThis is artistry at a cosmic level.\u201d Someone else remarked, \u201cI have never seen anything like this before.\u201d Another user said, \u201cBoth the sun and the skydive look stunning in one frame.\u201d A final commenter added, \u201cThis deserves every bit of the hype it is getting.\u201d<\/p>\n

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