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Ice piles and man-made ice towers at Bigauņciems Beach

Bigauņciems Beach in winter transforms into an extraordinary open-air art space. The image shows a vast, snowy coastal stretch dotted with numerous small, man-made ice towers. These vertical structures, stacked from thin ice plates, stand out against the flat, frozen gulf background, creating a surreal and creative atmosphere.

In the distance along the horizon and in the beach area, several people can be seen enjoying the wintry day and observing the unusual landscape. The sun is low in the sky, casting long shadows across the uneven snow and ice cover. The ice plates in the towers are translucent and slightly yellowish, indicating their natural origin from sea water.

The sky above the gulf is clear blue and cloudless, enhancing the clarity of the winter day. The entire coastal landscape is frozen and peaceful, where natural elements and human creativity merge into a single composition. This location becomes a popular destination for walks and nature observation during the winter.

Ice piles and man-made ice towers at Bigauņciems Beach

Code: U-160-26
Author: Aivars Gulbis
Photo taken on February 20, 2026
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