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.
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .