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.
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
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 .
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 .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
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An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .