Originally Posted by
kronan
Does seem weird that the flare's above the wing, could be a perspective thing
But from the apparent angle, I'd expect the flare in a different position. And rather than the pixilation I tend to see in a digital zoom, seems a bit fuzzy. So, kinda wonder if it's a painting rather than a picture
Flares seem right to me. Behind the Raptor after he dropped them, trailing smoke on the right, moving left. I think they appear above due to the Raptors vector and perspective as you said.
To me, the Eagle appears closer to the camera by a little bit, so it seems like they haven't quite passed each other. If he's going to keep going left, he needs to get that lift vector below the Raptor pretty quick. Maybe he's already rolling right for the reversal.
I'd just like to know how it was taken if it is real.