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.
Giles’ pick-up line, “I like the curve of your beak,” didn’t seem to be working very well any more. His blog “Grading on a curve” wasn’t getting many hits either. Time for a new program . . .?
The boys agreed–being in the bucket was definitely not on their bucket lists . . .
Even after assurances from his psychiatrist that the “Turkey” in Turkey Vulture put him in no danger during certain holidays, Tim was anxious as that holiday neared and people started “talking turkey . . .”
Siegfried’s (right) girl dumped him, citing personal hygiene (or lack of it) as the reason. Just swimming isn’t enough, she said, a little soap and scrubbing were needed . . .
Glen had appreciated his parents’ confidence that he could fly, and the on-line tutorial was encouraging, but still, that first leap from the tree was a little intimidating . . .
Mating/Dating season was short. The girls knew they had to do something about their hair to attract a mate. Google Avian hairdressers/stylists . . . ?
