In 2017, gay photographer Jon Carmichael captured an image of the summer’s total solar eclipse, visible in North America, that mesmerized the world and established him as a visionary in astrophotography. He is now back to photograph today’s solar eclipse in the United States, and his fans are eagerly anticipating the photographs he took. This time, the offer to chase the eclipse came not from a commercial airline but involved the private jet of another entertainment titan, offering even greater flexibility and control over the photographic conditions. Carmichael said Southwest did reach out and offer to have him and his family on a flight—an offer he seriously considered until another opportunity wrapped in secrecy presented itself. Behind his accolades lies a story of overcoming personal obstacles and an enduring marvel at the grandeur of the cosmos. His fascination with space and cosmic occurrences commenced during a seventh-grade geography lesson. A basic eclipse demonstration by his teacher, using a flashlight, a globe, and a small ball to simulate the moon, sparked a profound and lasting curiosity. One of the milestones of his career was Jack Dorsey, the former CEO of Twitter, impressed by Dorsey's work, invited Carmichael to unveil the image at a company-wide event in San Francisco. Carmichael's career constellation, highlighted by his inclusion in Elton John's art collection, shines as a bright star—a testament to acknowledgment from one of the world’s most passionate photography collectors. #Queer Up The USA View