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.
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
