Man Captures A Breathtaking Image of the Total Eclipse And It Is Being Called “History’s Most Amazing Photo”

Over 200 million Americans saw the August 2017 total solar eclipse, but none had a finer vantage point than photographer Jon Carmichael.

He spent years devising a unique method of capturing the entire eclipse, finally merging his interests in photography, astronomy, and aviation.

“I wondered if I got up high enough, could I actually see the moon’s shadow move across the Earth’s surface at 2,000 mph? That’s what I really wanted to see,” Carmichael tells My Modern Met.

“And as a photographer, I wondered, can I actually capture this beautiful fleeting moment in our country from a unique perspective?

This was the most photographed moment in history, so as a professional photographer that’s a lot of pressure.”

After carefully examining the eclipse route, the photographer discovered that Southwest Airlines had a trip from Portland to St.

Louis that would place him in prime viewing position for the event.

Carmichael bought a ticket and hoped for a window seat, taking a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

Due to Southwest’s lack of allocated seats, he’d even prepared to pay someone to give up their window seat if required.

Fortunately, it did not happen.

When he described his aim to the Southwest flight crew, they not only guaranteed him a wonderful seat, but also sent the captain outside the aircraft to wipe the window for a crystal clear image.

The pilots circled many times throughout the trip to present all passengers with a fantastic view.

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