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.
When Tony learned about the “pet rock” craze in the 60’s he became fascinated; in fact his uncle thought it had gone to the point of obsession or hoarding. . .
When Bernie (second from the right) tried to tell his joke at the comedy club, he got no respect. How could they get the punchline without hearing the set-up . . .?
It had been about staying power; it wasn’t energy drinks but good health, plenty of rest and lots of training that let Devonna win the ladies marathon . . .
Angry, Eldridge’s girlfriend tweeted #social_butterfly and it went viral, over 1,000,000 re-tweets the first day. Good way to meet chicks . . .
Isabella’s boyfriend Ferdinand says he loves her nose just the way it is–don’t get a nose job–she thinks he’s just cheap and doesn’t want to pay . . .
Kenny believed in educational toys for his son–not the usual action figures– but had failed to notice the “Some assembly required” tag on his recent gift . . .
