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 out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .