KRYPONITE BEACH

LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton. But the Kryptonite rocks are in fact the Northern lights reflected against small icebergs, one of the most mystical sights in the world. The eye-popping photographs were taken at the Jökulsárlón beach in Iceland, by photographer Xose Casal, 36.'To see the Northern Lights is really an incredible experience - they are a real gift from nature,' said Xose Casal. 'This beach, with its icebergs and black sand is an awesome place. 'It becomes magical and even surreal with the reflections of the green light from the auroras onto the icebergs.'…Taken on 17/03/13

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