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Semi-circular shelter built from ice plates at Bigauņciems Beach

The image shows a unique semi-circular wall made of ice plates, resembling a small shelter or an improvised igloo structure on Bigauņciems Beach. The structure is carefully assembled from horizontal layers of ice obtained from frozen sea water. The color of the ice varies from clear and translucent to a warm yellowish tint, caused by the refraction of sunlight through the frozen material.

The structure is located on a vast, snowy plain that stretches all the way to the horizon. Scattered ice shards and snowdrifts are visible around the ice wall, while the interior remains relatively smooth and clear. The sun's rays illuminate the ice texture from the side, creating a shimmering effect and highlighting each individual plate in this unusual architectural work.

The sky above the horizon is light and clear, complementing the peaceful and cold winter atmosphere. This location in Bigauņciems captures the interaction between human creativity and natural elements, where ice has become a building material for a transient but visually impressive art form. The surrounding silence and vastness emphasize the extraordinary character of this structure.

Semi-circular shelter built from ice plates at Bigauņciems Beach

Code: U-164-26
Author: Aivars Gulbis
Photo taken on February 20, 2026
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