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.
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
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A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
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WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
