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.
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .