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.
Junie had saved for months to buy the yellow Jimmy Choo’s; maybe she should have bought the Doc Martens instead . . .
Jerome, a poly-sci graduate, had applied at the Washington Post for a job as political reporter but was rejected–he was overqualified . . .
Snuffy (The Wonder Dog) had briefly tried dabbling in politics, but quickly realized he probably was in over his head . . .
When subpoenaed regarding knowing “certain politicians”, the lawyers claimed it was just a fishing trip . . .
Calvin was filing a class action defamation of character lawsuit against politicians. Politicians accusing each other of being snakes and speaking with a forked tongue was just too much . . .
When Claudia turned on the TV, at first she thought it must be a horrific forest fire being reported on, but soon realized it was just the candidates’ debate . . .
