Sunset reflection on the pancake ice covered sea surfaceIcy Pape wooden groynes and frozen sea at sunsetSunset over the Baltic Sea with a tree root in the foreground, Papes pludmale, Kurzemes jūrmala, Baltijas jūra, Kāpas, Ziema

Sunset over the Baltic Sea with a tree root in the foreground

An impressive sunset view at Pape beach, featuring a dark, washed-up tree root silhouette in the snow as the foreground highlight. The sun is positioned just above the horizon, creating a bright path of light on the calm, icy sea surface. Wind-blown sand and footprints of humans or animals leading along the shoreline are visible on the snow-covered beach.

The setting sun paints the sky and snow in warm, golden and orange tones, while the tree root casts a striking, long shadow toward the viewer. The sea water near the horizon is calm, partially covered with a thin layer of ice or frozen foam reflecting the last rays of the sun. Tufts of dry grass can be seen in the dunes to the left and right.

This image captures a magical moment as day turns to evening by the open Latvian sea. The composition is symmetrical and balanced, with the sun as the central point and the root acting as an anchor in the foreground. Winter frost and coastal peace combine here in a visually powerful and emotional landscape.

Sunset over the Baltic Sea with a tree root in the foreground

Code: U-149-26
Author: Aivars Gulbis
Photo taken on February 15, 2026
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