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.
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .