PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere. Lighting up a campfire and riding a moped through the festival was the norm in the 80’s, as Hertfordshire born Dave Kotula captured in his photographs. Dave says; “I was 18 when I first visited the festival in 1985, and I was there again in 87 and 89, carrying all the idealistic view of youth with me. “This was an opportunity to go to another world, away from the day to day hassles we had from adult society and the authorities.
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .