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.
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
