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.
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 is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .