Sunset light on ice ridges and a frozen sea at Pape beachSunset over the Baltic Sea with a tree root in the foregroundFrozen Baltic Sea coast and ice ridges at Pape beach, Papes pludmale, Kurzemes jūrmala, Baltijas jūra, Ledus, Ziema

Frozen Baltic Sea coast and ice ridges at Pape beach

A winter landscape captures impressive piles of ice and frozen foam along the Baltic Sea shore at Pape beach. The foreground features massive, rounded ice formations covering the shoreline and partially extending into the water. The low sunset light tints the ice surfaces in warm, yellowish, and cream tones, creating a striking contrast with the cool, bluish shadows.

In the background, a snowy beach strip and dunes are visible, occasionally covered with low shrubs and dry grass. The clear sky and calm water lend a sense of vastness and stillness to the scene. Along the horizon, small trees and the silhouette of a distant structure mark the coastal terrain under the crisp winter sky.

The water surface between the ice chunks is dark and still, reflecting the blue of the sky. The texture of the ice is rugged and uneven, evidence of the interaction between waves and frost that sculpted these unique natural formations. The overall composition reflects the harsh yet poetic beauty of the Latvian coast during winter.

Frozen Baltic Sea coast and ice ridges at Pape beach

Code: U-150-26
Author: Aivars Gulbis
Photo taken on February 15, 2026
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