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.
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .