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.
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
