Ice walls and frozen sea at Engure breakwaterHeavily iced Engure breakwater in winter twilightPanoramic view of the icy Engure breakwater in winter, Engures mols, Steķi, Rīgas jūras līcis, Ledus, Ziema

Panoramic view of the icy Engure breakwater in winter

A panoramic view captures the icy Engure breakwater stretching like a long white line into the waters of the Gulf of Riga. The wooden piles and stones of the breakwater have turned into artistic ice mounds following one another in a row. The entire surroundings are covered by a white blanket of snow that merges with the frozen sea surface.

The sky shows a soft color transition from bluish to pinkish and yellowish tones at the horizon, creating a peaceful and clear atmosphere. The light is soft, highlighting the snow relief and the outlines of the ice sculptures. Silence and vastness are the key elements of this winter landscape that characterize the coast during this season.

The snow cover in the foreground is uneven and textured, indicating wind action and natural freezing. In this view, the Engure breakwater looks like an untouched natural monument where the man-made is completely subject to winter elements. The horizon is distant and clear, expanding the sense of space.

Panoramic view of the icy Engure breakwater in winter

Code: U-166-26
Author: Aivars Gulbis
Photo taken on February 20, 2026
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