The image features the Pape lighthouse in the light of a winter sunset or sunrise, which tints the snowy dunes in warm, orangey tones. The red-and-white metal structure rises above the snowy landscape, creating a strong vertical accent. In the foreground, footprints or tracks are visible in the snow leading past the base of the lighthouse.

Shrubs and bare trees growing in the dunes are illuminated, and their shadows stretch across the snow surface. A residential building and a hazy pine forest line are visible in the background, marking the village border. The sky is clear and bright blue, creating a striking contrast with the sun-drenched earth.

Light is the main mood creator in this landscape, providing coziness and peace even in cold winter conditions. The glazed top of the lighthouse glitters in the sun's rays, symbolizing its important function on the coast. This is a classic Baltic Sea coastal landscape where architecture merges with nature.