Yes, it’s an effect of the perspective: The C-17 Globemaster III—one of the largest military transports ever—is flying above the comparatively-tiny Bombardier CRJ700 70-seat airliner. But it’s still a great photo, although not as awesome as this one.
https://gizmodo.com/typhoon-strike-fighter-closing-dangerously-on-hercules-283575
The image was taken by Liz Matzelle, and it shows how crowded the airspace can get around airport (in this case, Seattle). [Flickr via Flight Global]