David Mortenson

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.

Reading for the Part

When asked what he was doing, Albert said practicing reading for the part of Al Sharpton in a PBS documentary on Harlem . . .

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Flood Insurance

As the tropical depression turned into a tropical storm and perhaps later a hurricane, LaVerne (pictured) was trying to remember if she had paid her flood insurance premium. After the trouble she had collecting last year, she wasn’t sure she cared; it took a law suit filed in Judge Judy’s court to finally get the company to pay . . .

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Mixed Emotions

Howard, trying to tell his  his mother about the Texas Gulf Coast sunset,  could only describe it as “Mixed emotions . . .”

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Rodeo Rider

Clarence (top, facing backward) was coming to the conclusion that perhaps his rodeo bronc riding career dream  may be unrealistic . . .

By |September 13th, 2018|Categories: Birds, domestic animals, Sports|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Rodeo Rider

Secret Weapon

To help in their covert data gathering, a number of three letter agencies–CIA, FBI, NSA, and other–had developed a new mini-drone that looked like a damselfly with great success. They even ate lightning bugs for power rather than having to recharge batteries . . .

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Skin Issues

The dermatologist told Suzie, “No, this is not a phase you will grow out of, you are a vulture, and no, you probably will not be dating hawks or eagles; get used to it.”   His comment on whiners and snivelers made under his breath didn’t seem like good bedside manner to her . . .

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