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 curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .