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 doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
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MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
