Shot at ISO 20,000 and 40fps electronic shutter camera, this detailed raptor image could soon be an award-winning catch

An osprey with outstretched wings lifts a fish from a lake, water droplets scattering. The background is a blurred, serene green.

The striking action wildlife photograph, A Surprise Flight, has been shortlisted for the LCE Photographer of the Year 2026 Awards.

Amateur photographer Louise Norris captured the dramatic scene with a Canon mirrorless camera that excels in frames-per-second rates and a premium telephoto lens to get as close to the action as possible.