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.
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
