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.
Clarice knew doves were supposed to be vegan, but after eating two wasps and a dragonfly, she began wishing McDonald’s would offer the McRib sandwich again soon . . .
The County Sheriff’s office had been flooded with 911 calls concerned that the North Koreans had launched a nuke, but no, it was just just another Texas Gulf Coast sunset . . .
When his “Ruby” throat didn’t get red as fast as he hoped, Benny tried the local hair stylist. It seems her vision of ruby isn’t just what Benny had in mind . . .
It didn’t seem to matter which shaving gel or creme he tried or which razor, Herman suffered with razor burn. He hoped his fiancee appreciated his sacrifice . . .
Adrian claimed he hadn’t been drinking, but his wife said there was evidence to the contrary . . .
Contrary to popular opinion, it’s not always fight or flight; in Homer’s case he was just tired of his brother Hector’s poorly told, recycled jokes . . .
