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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Blowing Bubbles on the Thames
Don’t burst my bubble! Due to COVID-19 I’ve not been able to get out much to shoot new photos, but I have a hell of a backlog. This image was captured last year while in London on a business trip. I usually stay on Bankside near the Tate Modern and the River Thames. This location […]
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Round Robin… Eggs?
Outside of my dining room window, a robin made her nest and laid four eggs. While doing some cleanup in the yard yesterday, we found that two had hatched. I ran to grab my camera before mommy returned thinking we were trying to steal her hatchlings and pecked out my eyes 😁. I don’t aspire […]
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WordPress Updates and New Look!
I spent a few days of this COVID-19 crisis sitting in front of the computer and rebuilding a lot of this blog’s WordPress front end. The prior theme was nice looking but I was starting to find issues with its speed. Ultimately, it was just easier to gut and redo it than fix. I also […]
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Pixaloop – Animate Still Photos
I downloaded the free version of Pixaloop (Apple iOS | Android) to my phone a few weeks ago, but never got around to taking it for a test drive until this morning. I loaded a recent photo of a sunset in the Poconos and started to run with it. Pixaloop’s interface is pretty straight forward, […]
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Sunset over the Pocono Mountains
Driving home in the Pocono Mountains, out here in North East Pennsylvania, I had to pull over to grab some shots of this gorgeous sunset. The sky was on fire, lit up with amazing reds, purples and yellows. I had my Sony A7Riv and Tamron 28-75mm in the car with a tripod, so set up […]
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Astrophotography at Francis E. Walter Dam
Updated 24 April 2020: I added a third image from the night’s astrophotography shots with an amazing purple hue from the light pollution. Stacked from 16 lights and 5 darks in Starry Landscape Tracker, edited in On1 Photo. Continue reading the original post for information. Yesterday I received the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Pro mount which […]
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Dealing with Isolation, Inertia and Creativity
I know things are challenging right now. I, and probably you as well, have been combating isolation and inertia. Trying to maintain levels of creativity while working my day job at home. Doing more with less, a smaller team and more work. Yes, I know that I shouldn’t complain, I am better off than a […]
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COVID-19 Isolation at Bear Creek Falls
Yet another Groundhogs Day of Sparkling Isolation. Today I went out for a drive to maintain #socialdistance while trying to retain my sanity and escape my house. The weather was fairly nice early, so I stopped by Bear Creek Falls, one of my regular shooting locations here in the Pocono Mountains. I have been itching […]
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Chain Bridge Traffic – Budapest
I found this short time lapse of Chain Bridge Traffic I took back in 2018 while in Budapest for work. We’re all stuck at home trying to #flattenTheCurve of the COVID-19 pandemic. When not working remotely, I’m going through terabytes of storage. Its like a electronic spring cleaning. This was one of the first time […]
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Water Under the Bridge
Another day (day 15 and counting) of social distancing, everyday seems like “water under the bridge” in the fight against this pandemic. In order to try prevent losing my mind, I went out looking for some new places to photograph in the general area. This is really one of the few things I can do […]
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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