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.
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .