A fresh eye, a budding artist

CORNWALL — His Kodak pocket camera is always on hand. Alden Weigold knows that opportunity is one of the keys to great photography. He is also not shy about admitting he has talent. It is pretty evident in the large collection of his digital photos on exhibit at the Cornwall Library. The show opened with a reception this past Saturday and runs through Oct. 22.This is his first show. If there is a theme to “The Way I See It,” it is that all of the photos were taken over summer vacation. Alden is 8 years old.His parents are Richard and Cara Weigold. She is an accomplished photographer herself. Recognizing Alden’s talent and wanting to encourage him, she went to the library’s artistic director, Ellen Moon, to ask for exhibit space.Animals are his favorite subject, “because I like them,” he said. All of the photos were taken in the general area, from his backyard to photogenic spots such as the Covered Bridge and Kent Falls.His close-up work, even of a simple flower poking up through gravel, is remarkable. His landscapes bear the refreshing and honest perspective of a child.Alden was a little overwhelmed by the large crowd that turned out for the reception. But the sale of numerous photographs that evening alone was a thrill. It was his decision to donate half of the proceeds to the library.

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