WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state. Instead of using traffic lights to control the stop and go flow of the cross-roads, attractive women dressed in perfectly crisps and identical outfits dangerously stand along in the middle of the road on a small platform. Displaying riveting focus, they are only allowed to turn counter-clockwise, directing traffic with forceful and halting movements. They have been the subject of photographic study for many years but French photographer Eric Lafforgue, 49, captured these moments during six trips to the Marxist country.
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
