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.
The CIA Vet told Clara he didn’t need a Geiger counter to tell she had gotten too close to Iran’s nuclear testing facility during her inspection visit . . .
When asked to describe her feelings about a recent political speech touting a meat-free vegan world, Kendra said it had been a “Mooooving” experience . . .
Lisette was disappointed; her idea for an arachnid soap opera on Animal Planet was rejected. Her mate said eating the males after mating made finding male leads hard . . .
When the new guy showed up in gold, up everyone wondered–Elvis impersonator? Liberace look-alike? Michael Jackson (not Prince, no purple) or the lost heir of the Romanovs . . .?
As the tropical depression turned into a tropical storm (perhaps later a hurricane), Verne (pictured) was trying to remember if he had paid his flood insurance premium. Of course, unlike most folks, he was just as happy if the flood came . . .
Teenager Zoe was not comforted by Mom’s assurances that jokes about being a Z-bra–Dolly Parton’s size–would end when the guys came looking for a prom date . . .
