Find the ‘Soul of the Dog’ at the Millbrook Library
Millbrook photographer Kleber Santos and his wife, Laura, at the exhibition, Soul of the Dog, at The Gallery at the Millbrook Library. It will be up until April. 
Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe

Find the ‘Soul of the Dog’ at the Millbrook Library

MILLBROOK — Photographer Kleber Santos knows and loves dogs — something that is very evident in the current exhibit at The Gallery at the Millbrook Library.

The show, which opened on Saturday, March 19, is a treasure trove of photographs of dogs. They are actually formal portraits of dogs. Each one is a look into the animal’s soul: haunting, touching, extraordinary.

Santos and his wife, Laura,  are the proprietors of Dog Meadow Farm, where they board dogs and provide day care for the animals as well.

It works out perfectly, as this engaging photographer has no lack of models for his art.

How does he get them to pose?

“Animals love Kleber,” said his wife. “Butterflies land on him and even mosquitoes respect him.”

There are other photographs as well, breathtaking photos of seasonal landscapes that look like paintings, and a few that are just pure fun.

The show will remain up at the library through April, and it is a delight to peruse.

Santos was a graphic designer for much of his career; he also loves to draw and paint. A commercial photographer, he is much sought after for various events.

The Millbrook Library is located at 3 Friendly Lane. For more information, go to www.millbrooklibrary.org or call 845-677-3611.

— Judith O’Hara Balfe

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