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.

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Macro Photography with the Fujifilm MCEX-11

Fujifilm’s MCEX-11 helps me enjoy spontaneous moment of appreciation for a heavenly bamboo plant I usually don't like.

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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.

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Finch On a Fence

I connect the dots between a childhood obsession with state facts to capturing an elusive American Goldfinch in my backyard.

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A True Golden Hour (Or Minute)

After three days of continuous rain, a morning sunrise was a welcome site for this weary photographer.

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A Sunday Morning Spring Walk in Estell Manor Park

Spring is finally shaking off winter's chilly embrace, bringing with it the usual unpredictable weather patterns. Seizing a warm Sunday morning that felt like a rare gift, our family decided on a whim to venture out.