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.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
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 .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
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 .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
