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.
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
