Lithophane of the Moon
By John Hoke
/ May 14, 2023
I’ve had the Bambu Lab X1C for about a week now. Since even before I purchased it, one of the…
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Love More Now! Jim Thorpe Street Graffiti
Love More Now! Another of my street photos of an empty Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania during the COVID-19 “lockdown”. The streets of the town were completely empty with nothing going on except a stray car on State Route 209 or Broadway. It was a rare beautiful day for March. It was warm, sunny a wonderful spring […]
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An Unexpected Award: View Bug Elite Architecture
Sometimes the unexpected award via email can be wonderful! Like many of you, I’ve been cooped up in various levels of quarantine, self-quarantine, social distancing or just #stayingthefuckhome. Even though I am generally introverted by nature, this isolation has been really weighing on and getting to me the past 24 hours or so. My motivation […]
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Jim Thorpe: Social Distancing
So, with the current social distancing recommendations from both the PA Department of Health, the CDC, and just about every other damn medical professional on earth. I have been cooped up at my place for over a week and cabin fever set in. Yesterday was simply gorgeous out, amazing blue skies with a few fluffy […]
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Bethlehem SteelStacks – Rust in the Wind
Continuing the “Quarantine of 2020” photo tour. Today is closer to home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at SteelStacks. As I posted on my Facebook photography and Instagram pages yesterday, we may be stuck in ‘socially distancing‘ mode but that doesn’t mean we can’t look out virtual windows and see some beauty! See the original Facebook Post […]
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Extreme Social Distancing
So, it’s time to bring Social Distancing to the extreme. Here we are with apparently the world coming to a messy end, COVID-19 spreading throughout the universe and people stockpiling toilet paper. What’s a healthy person to do when everything is closed, St. Patrick’s Day events in the region are cancelled, and everyone is either […]
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Ceiling Frescoes of Saint Andrew the Apostle
Saint Andrew the Apostle Church … I’ve been going through a number of photos taken over last fall while in Italy on business. We had a couple ‘down days’ in Milan and took a day trip to Lake Como with a coworker. It was great to get out of the city and explore a bit […]
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Duomo di Milano Altar
This photo of the Duomo di Milano altar was taken last fall while in Milan on business. I am finally getting through a large number of photos taken on that trip. It was a good thing we went on this trip in the fall of 2019 instead of the original plan for the spring of […]
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Photography, Introversion and walking into the spotlight
Introverts of the world, unite! (separately, in our own spaces and without much fanfare). Last Friday night I held the first public showing of my photography at Fox Optical & Gallery in Bethlehem, PA. I have to admit it was one of the more intimidating and nerve-wracking things I’ve done in a long time. Putting […]
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What’s in my camera bag?
Updated 14 March 2020 with new gear I picked up recently 😀 I’ve been asked on a couple different occasions lately: “what’s in your camera bag?”. Alternatively, “You always have your camera bag with you, what do you carry around day to day?”. I’ve been using a Peak Design large backpack for a few years […]
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Gallery Reception – First Friday Bethlehem
So, as I’ve posted elsewhere, I am showing my photography at Fox Optical and Gallery in Bethlehem starting on March 6th. This is part of Bethlehem’s SouthSide Arts District First Friday event, and a Gallery Reception is being held on that night from 6 – 9pm. I will be there to answer any questions while […]
John P. Hoke
Cyber Security Professional, Photographer, Coffee Junkie, Mac Addict, Craft Beer & Whiskey connoisseur, all around curmudgeon and generally sarcastic SOB – Not necessarily in that order.
The opinions expressed on this blog are mine alone and not those of my employer, family, pets, the voices in my head, or anyone else for that matter … hell in an hour they may not be mine either 🙂
Recent Posts
BambuLab X1C – First Video
By John Hoke
/ May 7, 2023
Last week I purchased a BambuLab X1C 3D Printer, something I have been wanting to do for a long time….
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New Zealand: Through the Lens
By John Hoke
/ May 1, 2023
New Zealand, a land of unparalleled natural beauty, is a dream destination for photographers and travelers alike. Its diverse landscapes,…
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Budapest: Through the Lens
By John Hoke
/ April 25, 2023
Budapest, the enchanting capital of Hungary, is a must-visit destination for travel photographers seeking to capture the perfect blend of…
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Mobile Device Security – Tips and Tricks for General Users
By John Hoke
/ April 21, 2023
Mobile Device Security – Tips and Tricks for General Users: a post in a series of articles for general endusers…
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Backup & Encrypt: Secure your Digital Life
By John Hoke
/ April 15, 2023
In today’s world, safeguarding your personal data is more important than ever. Cyber threats and data loss are a growing…
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Online Identity – Protecting yourself from Theft
By John Hoke
/ April 13, 2023
In this digital age, protecting your online identity is essential. Cyber criminals are constantly on the lookout for ways to…
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Protecting yourself Online: A Beginner’s Guide for Information Security
By John Hoke
/ April 10, 2023
In today’s digital age, information security is more important than ever. With cyber threats on the rise, it is crucial…
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Ransomware Detection & Response
By John Hoke
/ April 6, 2023
Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent years, causing significant financial and operational disruptions for organizations across various…
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Risk Management or how high is that cliff?
By John Hoke
/ April 5, 2023
Risk management is an indispensable element of cybersecurity for any organization. As the complexity and frequency of cyber threats continue…
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