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.
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .