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.
Considering a late independent run for president, Ross Perot’s grandson was told by his campaign managers that his platform was pretty shaky . . .
Looking at his 401K, and the sunset, Gary thought they were both a lot alike; going down . . .
Gerald was stunned: as his girlfriend left , she said she wouldn’t be seen with him until he did something about his personal grooming . . .
New to kayaking and navigation, Ben was pretty sure he had made a wrong turn when he saw the 631.7 miles to Cuba sign . . .
The politician’s promise of free college sounded good until Bertha learned that she first had to do a stint at McDonald’s, likely as a menu item . . .
After being called on the carpet for misquoting Donald Trump’s former girlfriend, the NY Times reporters decided to lay low for the time being . . .
