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.
Working on Composition
Working on my compositional skills during a quick walk on a Wednesday afternoon
A Photographer's Afternoon in Ocean City
A few photos from a trip to Ocean City on a warm Sunday afternoon.
Rediscovering the Joy in the Familiar
A few photographs taken in the backyard during a lunch break. (Excluding the sunset) using my old X-PRO2 and the XF27mm f2.8 lens.
Finch On a Fence
I connect the dots between a childhood obsession with state facts to capturing an elusive American Goldfinch in my backyard.