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 BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .