From Elswyth, a collection attentive to quiet details that often go unnoticed.

In the church at Budleigh Salterton, a small painted owl perches in the leaded windows, keeping its silent watch above the candlelight. Seen at night, it feels almost animate – guardian of the threshold, poised between darkness and warmth. There is a gentle stillness in these moments, where old glass, soft glow, and Scripture seem to speak to one another.

Stained glass owl in Budleigh Salterton church window - photograph by Kate Coldrick
Stained glass owl in Budleigh Salterton church window - photograph by Kate Coldrick
Stained glass hen and chicks in Budleigh Salterton church window - photograph by Kate Coldrick

“Even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.” – Psalms 139:12

Words and images © Kate Coldrick – part of the Elswyth collection.

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