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 SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
