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.
When Conrad told his friends all he wanted at the emergency shelter was the promised hot shower and a dry cot, they told him, “Don’t be gullible, there’s no birds allowed . . .”
Twyla Sue, known for being sharp and missing nothing, noticed that the rain from tropical storm Harvey had indeed been more than expected . . .
Larry (pictured) had dithered long enough; it was time to propose to his longtime girlfriend and get the job done. His brother said that his new decisiveness made him a real action figure, yet Larry somehow had never figured himself as G. I. Joe or one of the Transformers. . .
While dining, Jose had a brainstorm for his new band’s name: The Purple Pollen Eaters . . .
Alvin was disappointed; his spiritual adviser told him if he buried his head in the sand during the eclipse and prayed, he would win the Powerball jackpot. Didn’t happen . . .
Eugene hadn’t planned on swimming nude, but repeated trips to the mall didn’t yield one Speedo his size . . .
