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.
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
