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.
When Penelope was asked to go clubbing with the girls, she had to tell them, “Sorry, busy, all tied up . . .”
Angie knew that cows had to be branded, but couldn’t they do something classy, like Dior, Jimmy Choo, or Chanel . . .
Lucy (top, white) was convinced this ride sharing program was not going to work. The ride was slow and jerky, and the driver (red, slow) didn’t seem to care what Lucy’s destination was or when she got there . . .
The new administration planned to sell some public land to balance the budget. The prices were quite steep, but then so was the land . . .
Larry told Glen, “When you finish pupating, escape the cocoon, dry your wings, eat, find a mate and die–all in a few days–there is no time for horseplay; keep focused . . .”
Puberty–the change from kid to adult was tough; too old to ride a bike and be cool, and too young to drive. How can you be a chick magnet with no wheels . . .?
