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.
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
