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.
ONCE A doctor’s surgery, family home and office, an array of medical equipment is scattered throughout this abandoned home .
This artist had a lot of bottle to re-create a masterpiece painted with nothing but 24 litres of cola .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
For years Jeorgia Woodd, 30, abused her body, having succumbed to a condition known as 'diabulimia' .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A prolific drug dealer was caught red-handed in a car filled with amphetamines after he decided to park in a top copper's parking space - as a joke .
A little boy aged FIVE bravely delivered his newborn brother - then promptly saved his life .