Welcome to the Pine Barren Man
Welcome to the world of photographer, Michael Mroczek. This website exists to document his life through a unique collection of photo essays, thoughts, and adventures. Follow along as he explores the pinelands and other locations beyond its borders.
Heron at Home: A Rewarding Encounter After a Day’s Work
From drivers seat to bushes in the backyard in under a minute. I was able capture my best photo of a Great Blue Heron.
Flight Patterns: Documenting the Ospreys’ Presence in a Lakeside Community
Diving into the water with a thunderous crash was the moment I realized this bird I had been watching is not a seagull.
Finch On a Fence
I connect the dots between a childhood obsession with state facts to capturing an elusive American Goldfinch in my backyard.
Great Blue Heron at Sunrise
Showcasing the beauty and grace of this magnificent bird, and the natural habitat that surrounds it.