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.
A one-legged ventriloquist cattle egret telling Hillary, Donald and Obama jokes through the mute cow with broken horns–who couldn’t laugh at that . . .?
After spending $150 at the big name salon, Gilroy was worried he might be mistaken for Donald Trump . . .
When Junie and Jim heard the announcement over the PA system that there would be a significant delay in finishing their ride on the Eye of London due to technical difficulties, they decided to call out for pizza–they were dismayed that delivery wasn’t available . . .
The doctor told Benny his wing soreness was Carpal-wingal Syndrome, not uncommon in hummers that ate only at feeders and tried to defend them from other hummers . . .
Richard reluctantly realized he should have read the instructions for installing the new gas grill, as his wife had suggested . . .
Both of the presidential campaigns were hiring “look-a-like stand-ins” to confuse potential terrorists. Zoe thought her close resemblance to either one should get her the job . . .
