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.
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .