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.
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
