A play of wind, water and light on a canvas in Skagen

Skagen, at the tip of Denmark, is known for its sea, dunes, ethereal light, and artists who made this town immortal

- Anita Rao Kashi

At the northern end of Denmark's Jutland, a finger-like projection sticks out into the sea.

Standing at the tip of the sand bar of Grenen, there is nothing but roiling seawater on all sides and screeching seagulls. The air is thick with the smell of salt and seaweed. A bright summer sun hovers close to the horizon in the late afternoon but does nothing to temper the chill. The wind howls and lashes, whipping up sand and throwing it against everything in its path. Grains land on any exposed skin like little missiles, abrasive and burning: un-spectacled eyes can be blinded. This is where the North Sea and the Baltic Sea meet in spectacular fashion.

The clashing of the seas is clearly discernible: the lighter, gentler waters of the Baltic are a contrast to the darker, ferocious North Sea, and the line where the two collide stretches to the horizon. The swirling winds and the crashing waters are a clear reminder of the primal force of nature. It is both exhilarating and scary.

On the beach, the brisk winds whip up sand particles and account for the shifting dunes, giving the beach a