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.
In spite of warning signs and broad media coverage, the forest fire was still defying law and order and continuing to smoke . . .
When Bob went to the window he wondered if that was a spectacular sunset, trouble at one of the refineries, or greetings from KIm Jong Un . . .
Albert was quite surprised–he had sent a DNA sample to Ancestry.com to find out who he was, and he was quite surprised to find he was 3% Cambodian, 11% Nigerian, and the rest Texican. No Musk Ox or Moose . . .
When offered UVA and UVB sun block, Herbert said, “Never mind, I’m a fast tanner–let the melanin take care of it . . .
The realtor had pointed out the incredible view and the downtown location, but he had failed to mention one of the seasonal downsides of the Stork family’s new home . . .
In closed door discussions, Kim Jong Un told President Trump he could borrow North Korea’s border protection system–it worked perfectly. In 60 years not one foreigner had gotten into North Korea . . .
