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.
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .