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.
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .