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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .