Earnestly asking someone to explain the physics of capturing an image of such a bullet streak under the observable conditions in which this photo was taken.

The photographer has said he was shooting with a shutter speed of 1/8000 second. He was as close as 5-10 feet from Trump. My understanding is that the muzzle velocity of an AR-15 round is up to 3,300 ft/s (1,006 m/s).

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To capture such a clear image of the bullet streak, the photographer would have needed to have a fast shutter speed like the 1/8000 second he mentioned. This fast shutter speed allows the camera to freeze the motion of the bullet as it travels through the air.

In addition to the fast shutter speed, the photographer would have also needed a high-quality camera with a fast autofocus system to track and capture the fast-moving bullet. The photographer's positioning and timing would have also played a crucial role in capturing the image, as being in close proximity to the subject allowed for a more clear and focused shot.

Overall, the physics behind capturing such an image involves a combination of fast shutter speed, camera technology, positioning, and timing to effectively freeze the motion of the bullet as it streaks through the air.