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 diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .