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Frozen Staldzene waterfall and ice icicles on the coastal bluff

The image displays the Staldzene waterfall during the winter season, where the flow of water over the edge of the coastal bluff has completely frozen into impressive ice cascades. The ice structure is massive and slightly yellowish, indicating the presence of minerals from groundwater. Numerous icicles of various lengths and ice deposits have formed along the clayey and sandy walls of the bluff, contrasting sharply with the dark earth.

In the foreground, a frozen stream is visible, its surface covered with a thin layer of snow and ice crystals. The color of the ice on the ground transitions from clear bluish to a misty greenish hue, creating a cold and tranquil atmosphere. At the top of the bluff, bare tree trunks and branches covered in a white blanket of snow mark the boundary between the coastal forest and the beach area.

The lighting is diffused and soft, typical of a winter day with the sun low on the horizon. The snow and ice reflect natural light, highlighting the uneven terrain of the bluff and the intricate details of the frost. The entire composition reflects the harsh yet beautiful winter landscape of the Latvian coast, where the interaction of water and cold has created temporary ice architecture.

Frozen Staldzene waterfall and ice icicles on the coastal bluff

Code: U-062-26
Author: Aivars Gulbis
Photo taken on February 1, 2026
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