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.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
