The image features the Pape lighthouse rising behind a snowy and icy Baltic Sea beach. The red-and-white metal structure lighthouse and the adjacent residential building are located in the dune area, separated from the shore by massive snow and ice piles. The snow in the foreground is covered with footprints, indicating the presence of visitors.

The shoreline is distinctly icy, forming a white ice band along the darker sea water. The sky is clear and light blue, creating a peaceful atmosphere on a sunny winter day. Large concrete blocks placed as coastal reinforcements or ruins are visible in the distance.

The light is warm and soft, characteristic of the low winter sun casting long shadows on the snow surface. The landscape is vast and open, providing a glimpse of coastal nature's peace during the winter season. The lighthouse stands out as a bright landmark in this snowy environment.