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 brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .