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.
The 3 Wiggly brothers–one delayed dealing with a lawsuit by a wolf–were pitching a pig reality show. It had action, was gritty, down and dirty. How could anyone not like that . . .?
Reluctantly, Calvin had to agree; fixing the the wiring for the new clothes dryer was above his pay grade . . .
Ronnie (right) had met Clarissa (left) on Facebook, and it seemed from their correspondence on line that they were ideally suited for each other; from her picture, she was a real beauty. When they finally met face to face Ronnie realized that the online pictures hadn’t given him any clue about size . . .
Nostalgia prompted a remake of the old Ed Sullivan Show on cable; the first act they signed was the famous Lemon Sisters . . .
Susanna, on a diet, said no to the goodies at the party until the chocolate truffles came out, then relented, “Well, maybe just a taste . . .”
Al’s mortgage banker was insisting on flood insurance; after all, he was in a “flood plain.” Al was pretty sure it was just a bank scam to grab some cash . . .
