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.
Though the seaside buffet was good, Horace contended that it really gave diners an understanding of “True Grit . . .”
The dung beetle franchise was unique; every time truth stretching friends claimed larger fish than possible, or lower golf scores than reasonable, or politicians made political claims over the top, you simply called the dung beetles, and the mess was taken care of. It could be hoped that, in time, just the mention of dung beetles could ratchet down the discussion to closer match reality. Many were wondering if politicians shouldn’t be required to subscribe . . .
While there were no fisticuffs or martial arts activity between them, Presidents Trump and Putin’s meeting in Helsinki didn’t end with blue skies . . .
In spite of a roaring economy, some of the opposition said there were indications of spiraling food costs in the near future . . .
Gary begged his mom, “Please make Donny stop squawking old Elvis songs! If I hear Heartbreak Hotel or Blue Suede Shoes one more time, I’m gonna throw him out of the nest . . .”
