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.
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
