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.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
