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.
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
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AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .