David Mortenson

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.

Head-icure

When asked “Manicure or pedicure?” Lindsay said she thought a head-icure would be more fitting; no distracting gold or silver sparkly things, thank you . . .”

By |October 2nd, 2016|Categories: domestic animals, Glamor|Tags: , |Comments Off on Head-icure

Back to Work

Timing couldn’t have been better; Bobby (pictured) had just gotten his degree from the University of Phoenix (On Line). He had returned to school after his layoff two years ago, and had gotten a degree in environmental science. Now here he was, down on the beach, looking for tar balls–but hey, it was a job.

By |September 29th, 2016|Categories: Beach Scenes, Birds, Economy, Education|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Back to Work

Can’t Do

Billy had tried to tell his little brother Herby you can’t bite your pop tart to look like a gun at school, even if you’re pretending it’s only supposed to be an air pistol . . .

By |September 29th, 2016|Categories: Flowers|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Can’t Do

Not Sign Language

Thibodeaux’s mother quickly explained that, no matter what his friend from school said, that wasn’t American Sign Language for “friend . . .”

By |September 27th, 2016|Categories: Bizarre, Reptiles & Amphibians|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Not Sign Language

“What, Me Worry . . .?”

When leaving the first night of the presidential debates, Alfred was asked if he was worried about the presidential election.  His reply: “What, me worry . . .?”

By |September 26th, 2016|Categories: Birds, Politics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on “What, Me Worry . . .?”

End of the Rainbow(s)

Bennie had heard that there was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but  he wondered, which rainbow, and which end?   Did he have to locate and lug around four pots of gold?  Why couldn’t they do a direct deposit  into his account like his disability check;  and would the gold, if any, count against his maximum earnings before losing his benefits?

By |September 26th, 2016|Categories: sunsets & rainbows|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on End of the Rainbow(s)