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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .