William Greiner Photographs: Fallen Paradise & Land's End May 23, 2010

The ordinary becomes extraordinary in two series of works by photographer William Greiner. Both series--exposes of details that frequently pass beneath our notice--are illuminated by Greiner's wry sense of humor and technical mastery. He shot the first series, 'Fallen Paradise,' in and around New Orleans from 1995 until just prior to Hurricane Katrina. Instead of focusing on the devastation of his beloved city, Greiner moved to Baton Rouge and continued his long-term practice of working close to home. He shot 'Land's End' in the Baton Rouge area between 2007 and 2010.