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.
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .