These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances.They feature over 100,000 people in the performing art displays that include tens of thousands of gymnasts synchronizing movements in line with a background of card-turners who entertain spectators. About 20,000 of them form the background to the show holding large books whose pages flip simultaneously to produce the huge displays.The rapid change of images sees one card exchanged for another in a swift and synchronized movement that takes hours of rehearsals and detailed choreography.Photographer Werner Kranwetvogel, 40, captured the stunning shots after he gained rare access to the communist country's public displays.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .