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.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .