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.
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .