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.
Clyde (top), always the rebel and outsider, had told Ginny that getting high was the ultimate thrill–she thought the climbing was just hard work and didn’t like the view . . .
The client had ordered a “really robust” pump for the family’s hot tub, but Duane was concerned that maybe he had gone a little overboard . . .
Clementine felt bad for the poor ostriches, no wing to hide your head under–they had to go find a pile of sand when they were scared or embarrassed . . .
Mating season was short, thought Brandi, and you had to look your best to find the right guy. That wind just wasn’t helping . . .
Eugene quickly learned that when using public rest rooms, you must be very careful where you step . . .
Cynthia, in spite of what her boyfriend told her, was convinced that she was at the center of the universe. At least as she saw it . . .
