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.

Snakes in the Garden

Billy was going to protest–every time the kids played “creation in the garden of Eden,” he had to be the snake, even though everyone knew he was too shy to talk to girls . . .

By |August 7th, 2018|Categories: Reptiles & Amphibians|Tags: , |Comments Off on Snakes in the Garden

All Tied Up

When Charley Bob’s fiance Gwendolyn,  always playful, suggested he try on the handcuffs, he felt a little niggle of anxiety . . .

By |August 5th, 2018|Categories: Birds|Tags: , |Comments Off on All Tied Up

Excess Luggage Charge

Tabitha (pictured) was miffed. Since her husband had passed away, she had been saving her money to take a trip to visit her family. She had viewed her egg sack as carry-on luggage, but the airline’s new rules said it didn’t qualify–they insisted that she either purchase another seat, or pay the fee to have it travel as checked luggage . . .

By |August 5th, 2018|Categories: Spiders, Travel|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Excess Luggage Charge

Drag on the Market

“Well, there goes the neighborhood,” thought Sammy (not pictured); another home abandoned after falling behind on the payments on that refinance with the adjustable rate that went sky high. He was still trying to sell his home and move to New York, but another repo would create a drag on the market . . .

By |August 3rd, 2018|Categories: Economy, Flowers|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Drag on the Market

Appropriate Dress

It had been called a casual outdoor event, but Hector told Billy that they should have taken London’s winter weather into account . . .

By |August 1st, 2018|Categories: Travel, Urban scenes, World Travel Sites|Tags: , |Comments Off on Appropriate Dress

Size is Against Him

After Charlie saw the news clip about the Florida man using an alligator to get beer at a Quik Stop, he wondered if his gator would work–Nope! Too big to get through the door! Plus, the gator demanded his share of the beer . . .

By |July 30th, 2018|Categories: Exotic Animals, Reptiles & Amphibians|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Size is Against Him