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.
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
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 .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .