David Mortenson

About David Mortenson

I'm David Mortenson. I've traveled widely in my business and frequently photo-documented various business projects. I have been fortunate in being able to photograph nature, culture, interesting architecture and the like while abroad in Europe and Asia and across the Americas. As you'll see in looking at Another Good Reason, nature is my favorite subject, be it flowers, bees, birds, spiders, snakes, or bears. I'm also fascinated by patterns, man-made or natural, and doors. You will see all of these subjects in these photo-cartoons, as well as interesting and beautiful architecture and landscapes. While beautiful is also interesting, some interesting things may not always be beautiful, while still being photo-worthy. The basic concept for Another Good Reason is a photograph--beautiful and/or interesting--with a short, 2 or 3 line story with quirky humor not unlike Gary Larsen's "The Far Side". Often the flower, bird, or other subject of the photo will have a funny story to tell or a problem to solve. The goal is to entertain without negatively targeting any ethnic group, religion, political party, or nationality. Public figures, however, are fair game. Lady GaGa, Al Gore, or anyone in the headlines has or will have a story about them. There's a wide variety of excellent photography equipment out there, but I've been a Nikon photographer for years because of their sharp, crisp lenses and "bulletproof" gear.
  • Gustav was concerned about the sun damage on his back.  The dermatologist  suggested more sunblock.  The concept sounded right, but he wondered how to apply it with his hoofs or even how he'd open the container . . .

More Sunblock?

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  • Lionel had thought to attend the Iowa Caucuses, believing he had heard "Cowcusses" and thinking the food might be good (They do have to feed 'em, don't they?). He'd heard Iowa was famous for corn, but then he also heard they were famous for beef production. That could end badly. He also wondered why cows would get together to cuss . . .

Iowa Caucuses

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  • Elaine couldn't seem to attract the right sort of guy to start a family with, or for that matter, any guy at all.  She wondered if maybe a little more make-up would do the trick . . .

More Make-Up?

By |January 31st, 2020|Categories: Dating Scene, Glamor, Spiders|Tags: , , |Comments Off on More Make-Up?
  • The art school film department had caught a wave of nostalgia and wanted to create a remake of the Annette Funicello/Frankie Avalon  movie from the early 60's, Muscle Beach Party.  A low budget necessitated some compromises . . .

Muscle Beach Party

By |January 30th, 2020|Categories: Beach Scenes, Food, Musicians, Old Movies, Pop culture|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Muscle Beach Party

Doorbell Camera?

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  • "Yeah, yeah, Mom,"  said young Huey. I know goats--even mountain goats--are vegan, no choice.  But couldn't we at least have one of those Burger King Veggie burgers so I can not look stupid in front of the coyote kids and the bob cat boys . . .?"

Vegan Burger?

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