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Ashland, Oregon HOME Valley & State Sports Nation & World Opinion/Editorial Classifieds Business Columnists Local Issues Obituaries Weather Archive Revels Etcetera Backpage Hot Topics Most Viewed Forum Photo Galleries Video Readers Polls O-Zone Online Games Movie Preview Special Sections Real Estate Guide Menu Guide Shakespeare Subscribe Contact Us Rate Card Place an Ad April 8, 2006 Week #2 ( click here for week #1 ) The Ashland Daily Tidings is introducing a new segment that we call the " O-Zone ." On this page readers will get an opportunity to hang with the " O dog ." This page will become the home of Tidings' photo editor, Orville Hector . In the O-Zone, Orville (or "O," as he is affectionately known) will share with Tidings readers the photos he shot that were particularly interesting. Each shot will be accompanied by a short story that provides some background to the photo. Additionally, in order to share some of his expertise, he will provide a tiny bit of tech talk regarding shutter speed, aperture settings, etc. Within the O-Zone will be another feature called " In The Zone ." IMPORTANT All submissions become the property of the Tidings and may be used for promotions, marketing, news content, or in any way the Tidings may wish to use them. By submitting any photo to ITZ, you are agreeing to release all rights to that photo to the Tidings. Submit to: [email protected] In The Zone (ITZ) will feature shots submitted to the Tidings from you, the readers. It's an opportunity for all of you amateur shutterbugs to strut your stuff and try to impress the professionals. O will select a photo or two that stands out each week and provide his comments. The Tidings welcomes your submissions that can be emailed directly to O in jpeg format only. His email address is [email protected]. All submissions should have "ITZ submission" in the subject line of the email. Each photo should contain first and last name of the photographer, age, date and location of shot, a short description of the shot, and a contact phone number. Additionally, if you wish to ask O a question regarding the shot, be sure to include information about the type of camera used and the settings when the shot was taken. Also include the time of day. If we publish the photo, we will credit the photographer. Note: O's critique and comments are his own opinion and do not represent the official opinion of the Tidings or Ottaway newspapers. O reserves the option to make comments (good or bad) regarding the photos submitted in this section. This page will soon become its own section of the Tidings web site. Pardon our mess as we begin construction of this area in order to provide you a more appealing place to visit. For now, enjoy the shots from O and welcome to ... the O-Zone. March 6, 2006 — 7:45 A.M. What would you do if your car couldn't start because the fuel tank was empty? Most people would pour a hot cup of Java after calling roadside assistance. I would have probably called AAA. But 35-year-old Ashlander Sean Crosby had a better idea. He jumped on his skateboard with a bottle of water in one hand and a gas canister in the other. I shot this image because Crosby was reminiscent of a motorist with a drive thru beverage and I couldn't get over the big red container. This image was taken on Nikon D1H 1/250 f 2.8 See you next week in The Ozone. O --> Copyright © 2006 Ashland Daily Tidings and Ottaway Newspapers. All Rights Reserved.