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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .