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Kort Duce
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I have been a professional photographer and artist for over 25 years. I have worked at newspapers, magazines and now freelance. I love art.

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Longmont, Colorado
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · Feb 4
My picture of a Great Blue Heron catching a fish at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado, made the Audubon Society’s 2024 Photo Awards top 100 pictures.

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A great blue heron fishes from a tree branch sticking out of the pond at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

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A great blue heron fishes from a tree branch sticking out of the pond at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. This is a horizontal black and white photograph. Most of the frame is water reflecting white clouds and blue sky. In the foreground is prairie grasses on the bank of the pond. In the upper left quarter of the picture is the heron standing on a branch coming out of the water. The heron is bent over with its head down fishing. The branch and heron are reflected in the rippled water. The 5-inch thick branch has several broken off limbs as it angles out of the water about seven feet. A whole bunch of fishing line is tangled and caught up on the branch and dangling in the water. Photo by Kort Duce
January 18, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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A great blue heron finds the perfect perch while standing on one leg at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#BirdOfTheDay #perfectperch #EastCoastkin #bird #birds #birdphotography #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #photos #heron #herons #wetland #wetlands
A great blue heron finds the perfect perch while standing on one leg at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph the heron fills most of the frame as we see its left profile. An arched branch enters the bottom of the frame and leaves the bottom right of the frame. The heron is resting on this branch. The background is pond water that looks blue from reflecting the blue sky. The early morning light is really illuminating the herons head while its beak is in shadow. Two head feathers are sticking out from its head and dropping down forked out from one another. Its neck is slightly tucked in and its plumage is poking out all over too. Photo by Kort Duce
January 17, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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A male red-winged blackbird sings on a gloomy winter day at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#FlyDay #BirdOfTheDay #Short #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #birdphotography #photography #photograph #blackbird #blackbirds
A male red-winged blackbird sings on a gloomy winter day at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph one sees a a dead tree branch with another smaller branch sticking out to the right. On top of this branch is a red-winged blackbird perching and singing. You see the bird’s left profile and its beak is open as it is chirping. Its tail is tucked somewhat down. You can see the red and orange feathers on it wings clearly. The entire background is gray colored from the perfectly still pond water reflecting the gray clouds. Photo by Kort Duce
January 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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A great blue heron perches on the fishing pier during the last rays if winter sunlight at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

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A great blue heron perches on the fishing pier during the last rays if winter sunlight at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this horizontal color photograph a heron fills the frame on the right half. It is seen in profile looking to its left. The heron’s legs are cut off in the frame. Its plumage is sticking out on its chest. Its head feathers are ruffled and sticking up. The lower one third of the frame is the pond water, which os reflecting the golden color of the cattails and dead foliage that is receiving warm sunlight. The background is truly magnificent in color. It almost looks like it is on fire. Photo by Kort Duce
January 16, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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A great blue heron catches a bluegill fish during twilight at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

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A great blue heron catches a bluegill fish during twilight at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph a heron stands on a log that hovers over the water with a fish in its beak. The heron has its back to the viewer. Its head feathers flying in the air as it grapples with fish. Water droplets sprinkle throughout the air around the fish that is wiggling to escape. Water in the pond is rippling outwards from where the heron caught the fish. The foreground and background are water with the log and the heron’s legs and lower torso reflected in the water. The soft color from the remaining light is reflected in the water as well as some soft cloud cover. Photo by Kort Duce
January 16, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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A beautiful sunset picture of my urban escape: Izaak Walton Nature Area in the middle of Longmont, Colorado.

#Scape #EastCoastKin #Landscape #Landscapes #Photography #Photograph #Photographs #Photo #Photos #Scenic #Scenics
A beautiful sunset picture at Izaak Walton Nature Area in the middle of Longmont, Colorado. In this horizontal color photograph one is looking east across the fishing pond at the nature area. In the very bottom of the frame (1/6) you can see the pond water. In the bottom third you can see the shoreline with cattails, fallen trees, rocks and then trees and old leftover agricultural grain processing and storage buildings. These are is the darkness of dusk. Above all this, and the majority of the picture, is the sky with pink cotton candy colored clouds, a dark cloud in the upper left and blue sky. Photo by Kort Duce
January 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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A great horned owl perches on a fence post at dusk in Longmont, Colorado.

I photographed this owl and its family last summer. It was special!

#BirdOfTheDay #Raptor #bird #birds #birdphotography #owl #owls #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #photos #nature #owlet #owlets
A great horned owl perches on a fence post at dusk in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph a great horned owl fills the frame from top to bottom. It is standing on a fence post. Its claws splayed out, which are really big with some talons griping the post and one hanging off in the air. The owl is facing the camera and looking right into it. Its signature big yellow eyes looking intensely at you. Its horned ears, which are actually feathers, are slightly back in a relaxed position. The background is blurred leaves from a small deciduous tree. Photo by Kort Duce
January 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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A great blue heron fishes at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#BirdOfTheDay #LongBeaks
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A great blue heron fishes at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this horizontal color photograph a great blue heron stands on a submerged portion of a log in the water during sunset. The heron is in the right half of the frame looking to the right (its left) as it fishes. The rest of the log or branch sticks out of the water. The 5-inch diameter branch hovers over the water for about seven feet. A whole bunch of tangled fishing line hangs from the branch. The heron and branch are both reflected in the water. The water also reflects the blue sky with hints of pink cotton candy clouds reflected under the branch and to the right of the heron. It is very dreamy. Photo by Kort Duce
January 14, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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A great blue heron comes up empty beaked as it fishes at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#BirdOfTheDay #LongBeaks
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A great blue heron comes up empty beaked as it fishes at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph the great blue heron is standing in water almost up to its body. Its neck is straight up, but curved. Its nictitating membrane is partially covering an eye. Its beak is slightly open with water spreading between the halves of the beak. The foreground and background are all water. Photo by Kort Duce
January 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Abstract closeup photograph of galvanized steel on a power line in Longmont, Colorado.

I like how it looks like jigsaw puzzle pieces…

#MacroMonday #MinimalMonday #ClassicMono #Monochrome #BW #BlackandWhite #EastCoastKin #macro #closeup #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #photos
Abstract closeup photograph of galvanized steel on a power line in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical black and white photograph one sees the galvanized steel up close showing the different layers and shades of steel. It looks like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Some defined pieces are silver, some light gray while others are dark gray or even charcoal. There are specks of rough metal all over from the galvanizing process. Photo by Kort Duce
January 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Abstract closeup photograph of tire skid mark on crosswalk in Boulder, Colorado.

Apple iPhone 14 Plus

#MacroMonday #MinimalMonday #ClassicMono #Monochrome #BW #BlackandWhite #EastCoastKin #macro #closeup #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #photos
Abstract closeup photograph of tire skid mark on crosswalk in Boulder, Colorado. In this vertical black and white photograph one sees black and white horizontal stripes. The white is from the pedestrian sidewalk marking and the black is from a vehicle tire either peeling out or skidding as it brakes hard. The white paint and asphalt is cracked and aged. There is 5 black skid mark stripes and 4 white stripes from the crosswalk marking. Photo by Kort Duce
January 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Abstract photographs of tactile markings (bumps) for visually impaired people to navigate safely. They are covered in light snow in Longmont, Colorado.

#MacroMonday #MinimalMonday #EastCoastKin #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #macro #closeup #micro #AbstractPhotography #Abstract
Abstract photographs of tactile markings (bumps) for visually impaired people to navigate safely. They are covered in light snow in Longmont, Colorado. The tactile path for the blind and visually impaired increases the safety of movement of people with disabilities and improves the use of public institutions. In this horizontal black and white photograph you can see black dots through a thin layer of snow, which almost looks like sand. There is 5 rows and 7 columns of dots. Photo by Kort Duce Abstract photographs of tactile markings (bumps) for visually impaired people to navigate safely. They are covered in light snow in Longmont, Colorado. The tactile path for the blind and visually impaired increases the safety of movement of people with disabilities and improves the use of public institutions. In this horizontal black and white photograph you can see black dots through a thin layer of snow, which almost looks like sand. There is 6 rows and 8 columns of dots. Photo by Kort Duce Abstract photographs of tactile markings (bumps) for visually impaired people to navigate safely. They are covered in light snow in Longmont, Colorado. The tactile path for the blind and visually impaired increases the safety of movement of people with disabilities and improves the use of public institutions. In this horizontal black and white photograph you can see black dots through a thin layer of snow, which almost looks like sand. There is 7 rows and 10 columns of dots. Photo by Kort Duce Abstract photographs of tactile markings (bumps) for visually impaired people to navigate safely. They are covered in light snow in Longmont, Colorado. The tactile path for the blind and visually impaired increases the safety of movement of people with disabilities and improves the use of public institutions. In this horizontal black and white photograph you can see black dots through a thin layer of snow, which almost looks like sand. Photo by Kort Duce
January 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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One of my favorite hikes in Colorado is Lake Agnes in State Forest State Park (71,000 acres) outside Gould. This beautiful place borders RMNP to the northwest.

#MountainMonday #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #Monochrome #BW #BlackandWhite #Landscape #Landscapes #Photography #Photograph #Scenic #Scenics
January 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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A great blue heron flies across the pond at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#BirdOfTheDay #BirdsInFlight #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #birdphotography #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #photos #wetland #wetlands #heron #greatblueheron #greatblueherons #herons
A great blue heron flies across the pond at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this color horizontal photograph the heron is flying from right to left in the frame (the heron fill most of the frame). Its wings are in the downward position, its legs and claws are horizontal and pointed and its beak slightly open. The background is all water that reflects the trees and mountains from Rocky Mountain National Park. It is an overcast day. The foreground water shimmers in the little light that is managing to break through the clouds. Photo by Kort Duce
January 12, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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A great blue heron fishes in the reflection of a concrete plant during dusk at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#BirdOfTheDay #natural #city
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A great blue heron fishes in the reflection of a concrete plant during dusk at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this color vertical photograph one sees the pond with a concrete factory reflected in most of water. In the foreground is reeds. Besides the concrete plant the trees on the opposite side of the pond are reflected. A great blue heron sticks out in the reflection of the cream colored 5-story plant. A covered conveyor belt runs from the top of the building at an angle towards the ground (in the photograph, since it is a reflection, it is opposite). Photo by Kort Duce
January 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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A great blue heron fishes during twilight at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#StunDay #BirdOfTheDay #Natural #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #birdphotography #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #nature #wetland #wetlands #greatblueheron #greatblueherons
A great blue heron fishes during twilight at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. This horizontal color photograph during sunset shows the pond and the blue sky with hints of pink cotton candy clouds reflected in the water. There is a 5-inch tree branch jetting out of the water on the left side of the frame and hovers over the water out of frame. The heron is standing on one leg on the edge of the branch as the other leg is slowly (like slow motion or sloth moving slow) placing its claw into the water. There is a small ripple in the water. The heron and branch are both reflected in the water. The entrance frame is water with reflected clouds. Photo by Kort Duce
January 11, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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A great blue heron scans the water while perching at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#ClassicMono #Monochrome #BW
#Blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #photos #wetland #wetlands #greatblueheron #greatblueherons #heron #herons
A great blue heron scans the water while perching at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical black and white photograph the heron stands on one leg in the upper left quadrant of the image. The giant tree root system it rests on is remnant from an old tree that died and fell over on the edge of the pond. Its roots are exposed in the lower half of the picture and go out all over the place. The background is blurred water and the distant shore of the pond. The heron's neck is tucked into its body forming an "S" shape and its head tilted down looking at the water. Photo by Kort Duce
January 10, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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A great blue heron perches on a tree root system at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

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A great blue heron perches on a tree root system at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this color horizontal photograph a heron stands firmly on both legs as the late afternoon sun lights up its body and a part of its head. Its signature yellow eye glows from the sun. The heron’s profile faces left. The background is blurry water. Photo by Kort Duce
January 10, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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A great blue heron assesses the sky for threats while perching at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#BirdOfTheDay #Feathers&Form
#FlyDay #ClassicMono #Monochrome #BW #Blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #photography #photograph #greatblueheron #greatblueherons #heron #herons
A great blue heron assesses the sky for threats while perching at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical black and white photograph a heron fills the frame as it perches on one leg. It is a profile picture of the heron’s body, but the bird has twisted its neck and turned its head away and towards the sky. The background is blurred choppy water. The heron is standing on a tree trunk, which is part of a tree root system that is exposed after the tree fell over years ago. Photo by Kort Duce
January 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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A great blue heron fishes during dusk at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#FlyDay #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #birdphotography #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #photos #nature #wetland #wetlands #greatblueheron #greatblueherons #heron #herons
A great blue heron fishes during dusk at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this color horizontal photograph a great blue heron is standing on both legs with its neck stretched out and its eyes watching the water intensely. The heron is pictured full body in the left half of the picture as it is perching on a log. The log goes under water for a bit and then other smaller branches stick out of the water on the right half of the picture. The log is reflected in the water. The foreground and background is the pond water with the sky and clouds at sunset reflected in the water. It is very atmospheric with different shades of the gray clouds and the warm and pink color of the sunset and blue sky. Photo by Kort Duce
January 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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A great blue heron scans the water while perching at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#FlyDay #ClassicMono #Monochrome #BW #Blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #photos #wetland #wetlands #greatblueheron #greatblueherons #heron #herons
A great blue heron scans the water while perching at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical black and white photograph the heron is perching on the tip of a slanted log. The heron fills the photograph from head to claws. Its neck is tucked down into its body as its head is bent over looking down. Its neck plumage is sticking out gracefully. The foreground has blurred cattails and the background is blurred with dead vegetation and darkness. Photo by Kort Duce
January 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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A great blue heron fishes in the reflection of a concrete plant during dusk at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#UrbanGaze #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #birdphotography #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #wetland #wetlands #greatblueheron #greatblueherons #heron #herons
A great blue heron fishes in the reflection of a concrete plant during dusk at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this color horizontal photograph one sees the pond (which is super blue due to the blue hour it was photographed in) with a concrete factory reflected in most of water. In the foreground is a grass shore. On the right side foreground is reeds. Besides the concrete plant the trees on the opposite side of the pond are reflected. A great blue heron sticks out in the reflection of the cream colored 5-story plant. A covered conveyor belt runs from the top of the building at an angle towards the ground (in the photograph, since it is a reflection, it is opposite). A couple lights from the plant are visible in the upper right. Photo by Kort Duce
January 8, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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A great blue heron catches a large fish at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#BirdOfTheDay #FoodFinds #ClassicMono
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A great blue heron catches a rainbow trout at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical black and white photograph the heron fills most of the frame as it stands in a foot to 18 inches of water with a rainbow trout in its beak, which is between 18 to 24 inches long. It is almost a profile picture of the heron’s right side. It is facing right and letting the fish flop around and burn its energy. At this particular moment the fish is drooping down from its head. The background is ice from the pond freezing over. There foreground is open water that is not frozen near the shore. Photo by Kort Duce
January 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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A juvenile American white pelican preens itself at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#BirdOfTheDay #preening #EastCoastKin
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A juvenile American white pelican preens itself at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this color vertical photograph the pelican fills the frame as it perches on a branch near water level with its back towards the camera. The pelican is stretching back around its body with its neck twisted so its beak can reach its body feathers. Feathers arounds its beak and body are slightly puffed up. The relatively calm blue water fills the background. Photo by Kort Duce
January 7, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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A great blue heron preens itself at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado.

#BirdOfTheDay #preening #ClassicMono #Monochrome #BW #Blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #photos #wetland #wetlands #greatblueheron #greatblueherons #heron #herons
A great blue heron preens itself at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this black and white vertical photograph a heron stands on a branch, which crosses the bottom of the frame, with its neck bent down and its head twisted back under its neck to reach its chest and body feathers with its beak. Its beak is open as it grabs feathers. Its two long head feathers are flopping back over its head. One eye is visibly open. One leg is slightly lifted from the old weathered branch. The background is the smooth pond water that is monochrome white. A classic black and white image. Photo by Kort Duce
January 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM