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 Jack called to say he wanted to list the family farm, the Realtor told him there was a slump in the market, but in reality, it was worse than that . . .
Estelle thought it a silly party game: everybody guessing which is longer, her legs, her wings, or her neck. She won all categories . . .
Hank and Frank couldn’t understand why their manager didn’t get it–you just can’t go to the Grammy awards night and look “normal . . .”
Sure, they both had long legs, long beaks, and liked sushi, but Juanita just couldn’t get the guy to understand–he was not her type, and he never would be . . .
Sally was miffed; her proposal for Swamp People panty hose to add a touch of elegance was rejected by Hanes and L’Eggs . . .
The yoga class had been fine until Chester was unable to unwind from one of the meditative poses . . .
