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.
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .