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.
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .