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.
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Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
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 pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .