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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A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .