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.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .