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.
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .