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.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .