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.
As election day drew near, the girls were in a quandary: They wanted to vote Green:, but the “Green” folks said cow flatulence was causing global warming, and they should turn themselves in to McDonald’s for the good of the planet . . .
Luis (pictured, on left) was trying to explain to Sasha, his new love interest (pictured, right), that he had not been drinking; the red around his eyes was a strange allergy to some kinds of feathers. Dr Oz, Dr. Phil, even Dr. Seuss hadn’t been able to help. Maybe a beer might actually help.
When Joey asked his girlfriend, “What are you doing?” her answer was simple–“Networking, dear . . .”
After Instagramming, Tweeting and Facebook-posting the magnificent tail braiding she had gotten at the horse show, Belinda hoped she hadn’t sent the wrong message . . .
With Wikileaks seeming to know everything and be willing to share it with the world, Her Royal Fuzziness, The Princess Buttercup, was hoping they didn’t post her running the stoplight she hadn’t seen . . .
When asked by friends at the local watering hole to debate the merits of the candidates, Ozzy’s reply was simply “I’m outa here . . .”
