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.
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .