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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
