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.
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
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 .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
