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Dorset's Big Picture: Sunday's image of the county

Join us as we take a few moments every day to relax and enjoy the beauty of Dorset through the stunning images you send us.

Upload your images via BBC Weather Watchers or email us at [email protected]

MarkieB SUNDAY - A paddleboarder in Christchurch Harbour with boats in the water behind.MarkieB
Perfect weather for a paddle in Christchurch Harbour - BBC Weather Watcher MarkieB took this photo from Mudeford
Diane H SATURDAY - Kayaks on the beach at Studland with Old Harry Rocks in the backgroundDiane H
These colourful kayaks on the beach at Studland were photographed by BBC Weather Watcher Diane H
Lesley FRIDAY - Sunrise over WeymouthLesley
This stunning sunrise over Weymouth was photographed by BBC Weather Watcher Lesley
seagazer WEDNESDAY - An empty sandy beach in Weymouth on a sunny dayseagazer
Summer loaded in Weymouth in this beautiful beach photo by BBC Weather Watcher seagazer
Chris Cumulus WEDNESDAY - Old Harry Rocks with a white sailing boat in Studland BayChris Cumulus
Old Harry Rocks on a summers day photographed over Studland Bay by BBC Weather Watcher Chris Cumulus
Robin Red Breast TUESDAY - Swanage bay in the sunshineRobin Red Breast
Swanage bay looking beautiful in the sunshine in this photo by BBC Weather Watcher Robin Red Breast
Paul MONDAY - Swans and cygnets swimming near a metal gate surrounded by white flowers with Dorchester's skyline in the distancePaul
This lovely family of swans was photographed by BBC Weather Watcher Paul near Dorchester

How to submit a picture

Upload your images via BBC Weather Watchers or email us at [email protected]. For inspiration, view some top tips from three of England's Big Picture photographers.

When emailing pictures, please make sure you include the following information:

  • The full name of the person who took the pictures (as this person owns the copyright)
  • Confirmation that the copyright holder gives permission for the BBC to use their pictures across all its outputs
  • The location, date and time the pictures were taken
  • Your telephone number so we can get back to you if we have any further questions
  • Any other details about the pictures that may be useful for us to know

Please note that while we welcome all your pictures, we are more likely to use those which have been taken in the past week.

Archive

Pictures can be found on Instagram, on the hashtags #bbcsouthnews and #DorsetsBigPicture

Terms and conditions

If you submit a picture, you do so in accordance with the BBC's Terms and Conditions and the BBC's privacy policy.

In contributing to Dorset's Big Picture you agree to grant us a royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to publish and otherwise use the material in any way that we want, and in any media worldwide.

It's important to note, however, that you still own the copyright to everything you contribute to Dorset's Big Picture, and that if your image is accepted, we will publish your name alongside.

The BBC cannot guarantee that all pictures will be used and we reserve the right to edit your comments.

At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws while collecting any kind of media.

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