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.
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With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
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A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .