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.
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .