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.
KiKi just loved her frilly wedding dress, but she was more than just a little shy and unsure of herself in public . . .
All the other kids in school had sharp pointy beaks except Rosy, and of course the dumb ducks who had short legs, so they didn’t matter. So, Rosy was a loner . . .
Mom was vexed as she shouted, “I told you kids, it’s time for dinner, why haven’t you washed up and gotten to the table . . . ?”
Eugene’s doctor told him it was only a mild case of rosacea, he would probably grow out of it at adulthood. Eugene wasn’t so sure . . .
Rather than a tux for the senior prom, Gilford chose the “Casual Friday” look, saying that bow ties on long skinny necks just looked stupid . . .
Kelleigh’s new red dress was creating quite a buzz . . .