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.
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .