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.

    Rustic

    “Rustic” is how the Realtor described it; “A little paint and a few nails, and the bathtub, though outside, is wood trimmed . . .”

    By |July 7th, 2016|Categories: Landscapes, Montana|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Rustic

      In the Rough

      Knowing that golf “In the rough” originated in green, wet, Scotland, Bryan was somewhat taken aback when he first saw the Arizona version of “In the rough . . .”

      By |July 6th, 2016|Categories: Landscapes, Sports|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on In the Rough

        Nose Hair Clippers

        Ellen had been disturbed about the white growths–her doctor told her it was just part of getting older–get a nose hair clipper if they bothered her . . .

        By |July 6th, 2016|Categories: Flowers, Glamor, Health|Tags: |Comments Off on Nose Hair Clippers

          Alaskan Fuel Economy

          Kimbo (lead dog) was a firm believer in the old Alaskan adage, “If you’re not the lead dog, the scenery never changes.” This led him his team to embrace a somewhat cavalier attitude towards the “green” movement; after all, there were few places you could plug in an electric car such as the Chevy Volt or the Nissan Leaf, and when actual fuel was used, it was measured in kibbles per mile rather than miles per gallon.

          By |July 5th, 2016|Categories: Alaska, Dogs, Economy, Sports, Vehicles|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Alaskan Fuel Economy

            Cirque du Soleil Rejects

            Cynthia (top) and her partner Gabby were very disappointed when they got a reject notice from Cirque du Soleil for their “Cattle Egret standing on One Leg on Cow” act . . .

            By |July 3rd, 2016|Categories: Birds, domestic animals, Pop culture|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Cirque du Soleil Rejects

              Exfoliating

              As part of the weekend spa package Jill had given herself after dumping her useless football-watching, beer-drinking boyfriend, she’d been told that the mud bath was good for exfoliating the dead skin and rejuvenating her dry, cracked, scaly skin, but she didn’t think it was working . . .

              By |July 1st, 2016|Categories: Dating Scene, Glamor, Reptiles & Amphibians|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Exfoliating