Sunlit ice ridges and frozen Baltic Sea coastWinter landscape with ice wall and snow on the Baltic Sea coastWinter landscape with frozen ice ridges on Ziemupe beach, Ziemupes pludmale, Kurzemes jūrmala, Baltijas jūra, Ziemas ainava, Ziema

Winter landscape with frozen ice ridges on Ziemupe beach

This image captures Ziemupe beach during the winter season, where the shoreline is covered with voluminous, irregularly shaped ice ridges and a thick layer of snow. The white ice crests create a striking relief along the water's edge, contrasting with the blue sky and the adjacent strips of open water. Various impressions are visible on the snow surface, testifying to the changing influence of natural elements during this harsh time of year.

On the right side of the beach rises a steep coastal slope covered by a dense pine forest. The Scots pines (Pinus sylvestris) retain their dark green color, creating a strong visual contrast to the white, snowy dune zone and the light beach sand. The sunny weather illuminates the treetops and highlights the texture of the terrain both in the forest and on the ice formations.

In the distance, the horizon line merges seamlessly with the open sea, which is free of ice cover in this section. The sky is completely clear and bright blue, giving the entire landscape a sense of clarity and a peaceful atmosphere. The composition captures a wide coastal perspective, emphasizing the untouched natural beauty and the characteristic calm of winter in the seaside territory.

Winter landscape with frozen ice ridges on Ziemupe beach

Code: U-113-26
Author: Aivars Gulbis
Photo taken on February 15, 2026
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