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.
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .