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.
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
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 .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .