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Snowy Ziemupe beach with ice ridges and pine forest in the background

This image shows Ziemupe beach during the winter period, where the shoreline is covered with a thick and uneven layer of snow. In the foreground, a frozen ice strip stands out with irregular elevations formed as the water freezes and waves crash against the shore. The snow surface is textured, in places revealing icy depressions and patterns shaped by the wind.

In the background, a steep coast stretches out, covered by a dense and green pine forest. The Scots pines (Pinus sylvestris) create a strong color contrast with the white snow cover and the light blue sky. Between the forest and the beach, a dune strip with withered grass is visible, occasionally poking through the snow and marking the transition from the sandy shore to the forest zone.

The sky above the landscape is completely clear and bright blue, indicating a sunny and cold winter day. The light illuminates the entire coastline evenly, highlighting every detail of the terrain and creating a peaceful, clear atmosphere. The composition emphasizes the grandeur and untouched beauty of the Latvian coast under winter conditions.

Snowy Ziemupe beach with ice ridges and pine forest in the background

Code: U-116-26
Author: Aivars Gulbis
Photo taken on February 15, 2026
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