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.
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .