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.
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .