Michelle Jackson's image Heron in Flight, a black-and-white capture of a bird flying over a canal, is up for the LCE Photographer of the Year 2026 Awards. The photographer did not intend to capture a heron that morning, but her instinct, timing, and lightning-fast reflexes made it a contender. The winners will be announced at The Photography & Video Show 2026 in Birmingham on March 15, 2026. Jackson credits her ability to capture the heron's elegant low-level flight in sharp detail against a simplified monochrome background. The LCE Awards celebrate outstanding photography across 14 categories.