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.
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .