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.
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .