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.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .