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.
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April, a long time fan of "The Princess Bride," was studying art and wanted to paint the movie's last scene where Westley and Buttercup do their famous kiss. Turns out that, while not getting the Old Masters' style exactly right, it was a fair abstract effort . . .
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Purrrrrrfect, also known as Scat Cat, heard that over 20 wannabe politicians had announced their intent to run for president next election in 2020. The local party chairman told her she was too young, although she was 21 in cat years. They did offer to back her for a run as dog catcher; she declined . . .
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Aaron's mom, always concerned about health and wellness, told Aaron to brush his teeth often--their high sugar diet could cause cavities--and to eat more mosquitoes for protein. Finding the right size toothbrush was hard . . .
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The family was wondering, "What is a group of cranes called?" Ducks are a flock; there was a "murder of crows," a "herd of cattle," a "gaggle of geese"--were they a "cotillion of cranes . . ."?
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