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.
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
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 .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .