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.
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
