jmc-
I don't see your point...
Agreed: Hundreds of times each day, general aviation aircraft fly across LAX and are in a position over the 25s to take stunning photos. I spent a majority of my adult life working at two facilities "controlling" that airspace. Such flights are legal, approved, and commonplace.
Agreed: this gentleman says he took the photo and that he did not alter it. I agree that's what he says. Of course, "he" is under no obligation to tell the truth.
Our questions remain. Assuming it is authentic, what trick(s) of light would lead to a result like this one? I believe I speak for many when I say that I'd LOVE to find out that this thing was real. Prove it and help us understand the optics while you're at it.
Dave