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.
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .