FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters. The art works entitled 'Houndton Tabby', were designed by illustrator and artist Kim Parkhurst, 39, after she combined her love of drawing and Downton Abbey. 'I've been painting portraits of animals in historical costume for some time,” explains New Yorker Kim. “I've taken some familiar and beloved characters whose demeanour, personality, and appearance seemed to translate to certain breeds of dog or cat. 'I got to thinking about Mr Bates' character and storyline, and Brendan Coyle's facial structure, and how he could look hard but also had the warmest, kindest eyes.
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .