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.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .