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.
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .