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.
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
