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Dorset's Big Picture: Saturday'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]

Al Waves rolling in at West Bay in the foreground, with the Jurassic Coast cliffs in the background and to the left of the image. There are a few people on the beach, close to the sea, just before the cliffs. The sea is dark with white foam and the sky above is grey. The cliff sides and beach are brown and there is grass on top of the cliffs.Al
West Bay under ominous skies photographed by BBC Weather Watcher Al
DRStevens A full rainbow in misty skies over a valley with a tree-topped hill in the distance and a green hedgerow in the foregroundDRStevens
This hazy rainbow in the mist was captured by BBC Weather Watcher DRStevens in Puddletown
Lesley A brick arch tunnel frames the view along a path that has trees overhanging on both sides. Some of the trees are starting to turn brown with leaves on the path. Lesley
The view from the tunnel at Rowell was photographed by BBC Weather Watcher Lesley
Fishermans Wife The sunrise, behind wispy clouds, casts a golden glow against a pale blue sky, above the sea in Weymouth Bay. in the foreground is brown vegetation and green grass.Fishermans Wife
BBC Weather Watcher Fishermans Wife snapped this image of Weymouth Bay from Portland at sunrise
CraigRich A small brown dog with a collar stands in a large pulddle. It is rainining and rain drops can be seen splashing. Either side of the puddle that appears to be on a path is green grass. In the distance you can see trees that are starting to go brown. CraigRich
This soggy doggy was captured in Blandford by BBC Weather Watcher CraigRich
Jacqui A row of beach huts in Hamworthy next to the promenade and harbour under a cloudy sky with a low sun reflecting on the waterJacqui
This beautiful shot of a very peaceful looking Hamworthy was taken by BBC Weather Watcher Jacqui

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.

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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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