She won the title of Miss Bretagne, she reigned proudly as Miss France for all of 2011, and she was among the top ten finalists for the Miss Universe competition. Laury Thilleman may not have won the ultimate crown, but she's won our adoration with these ridiculously sexy photos shot by Antoine Verglas. What prompted her to writhe about in the surf and offer her body to the sun? Lord only knows.
We assume it's a combination of confidence, sensuality, expression, and Verglas's charm. We don't know where the shoot took place, but we dearly hope it was by the shore of her hometown. Brittany is a beautiful place, and there's no better way this woman could pay homage to the land that gave her life than by frolicking naked in its waters. (Ok, maybe she could plant a tree or make sure everyone recycles.)