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.
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .