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.
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .