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 .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
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 .