SUMMARY

Sophia Spurgin, a retired teacher from Hertfordshire, has won the LCE Photographer of the Year 2026 competition with her image titled "Fish Eyes." The winning photograph captures a Vietnamese fisherman playfully holding two fish in front of his face. Spurgin won the Travel category and the overall prize, beating over 14,500 entries. She received £3,000 to spend on photographic gear.

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Sophia Spurgin won the LCE Photographer of the Year 2026 competition.

Her winning image, "Fish Eyes," features a Vietnamese fisherman.

Spurgin received £3,000 for photographic gear.

The competition had over 14,500 entries.

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