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.
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .