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.
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
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Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
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LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .