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.
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .