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 lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
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A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .