Saudi Arabia has always evoked much interest in the eyes of the West. There are many stereotypes associated with it and all these shatter once a person steps inside The Kingdom. Something similar happened to renowned French photographer, Eric Lafforgue.

He was on his maiden visit to the Kingdom, that too for just 15 days. In this short visit, he ended up traveling a good deal around the country. The photos he shot on his trip have made it to many tabloids around the world.

From men wearing flowers on their heads to the contrasting landscapes, he captured them all for the world to see. Here they are: