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Hersbruck photographer wins the nature photo competition with a swarm of bees!
Lars Beygang from Hersbruck wins the “Glanzlichter” nature photography competition with his picture of a swarm of bees and emphasizes their role as pollinators.
Hersbruck photographer wins the nature photo competition with a swarm of bees!
Lars Beygang, a talented photographer from Hersbruck, attracted a lot of attention at the Glanzlichter international nature photography competition by winning first prize in the “Diversity of all other animals” category. This competition received an impressive number of 22,692 entries from 949 photographers from 35 countries. Beygang's award-winning image impressively shows a swarm of bees, which illustrates the important role of honey bees in pollinating plants in the cultivated landscape, as [n-land.de](https://n-land.de/top-story/ Glanzlichter-naturfotokritik-hersbrucker-begeistert-mit-foto-eines-bienenschwarms) reports.
The image was taken after a careful discovery of a bee's nest in a looming spruce tree. To protect the nest, the tree was sawn down a few meters above the nest before taking the picture, creating an excellent opportunity for a unique photograph. The special perspective was made possible by a break on the tree opposite the entrance hole. In addition, a cladding was built for the nest to protect the bees from the weather and to ensure their overwintering, as [nn.de](https://www.nn.de/region/nuernberger-land/hersbrucker-fotograf-lars-beygang-successful-at- Glanzlichter-naturfotokritik-1.14694751) reported.
The role of honey bees
Honey bees are essential pollinators for many plant species and help maintain biodiversity and natural balance. According to padexx.de, about 80% of plants rely on animal pollinators, with bees being the most important pollinators. They are crucial for the reproduction of many plants and therefore for the production of seeds and fruits.
A honey bee can pollinate up to 5,000 flowers in a single day and fly up to 5 kilometers. This pollination service is not only essential for agriculture, but also for human nutrition. Unfortunately, bees are threatened by a variety of threats, including pesticide use, habitat loss, climate change, and diseases and parasites.
Protective measures for bees
In order to support the pollination performance of honey bees, it is important to take appropriate protective measures. This includes avoiding pesticides and promoting organic alternatives, as well as planting flowering plants that promote biodiversity. Supporting regional beekeeping and avoiding monocultures are also crucial to creating diverse habitats.
Lars Beygang's success in the Highlights competition is not just a personal achievement, but a significant symbol for the protection of bees and their important role in our ecosystem. His image reminds us how essential these animals are to nature and humanity and how important it is to protect them.