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]

We started this week with a sunset picture (see below) so here's a sunrise taken by BBC Weather Watcher StormChaserLiam in Shelborne

StormChaserLiam The sun has just risen above the horizon and glows bright orange across the landscape illuminating bushes in the foreground — We started this week with a sunset picture (see below) so here's a sunrise taken by BBC Weather Watcher StormChaserLiam in Shelborne

Sunrise at Swanage captured by BBC Weather Watcher Moxley

Moxley White cliffs to the left of the image sees ripples across a flat sea spreading up to the horizon where the sky is bright orange graduating up to yellow as the sun rises — Sunrise at Swanage captured by BBC Weather Watcher Moxley

Lengthening evening shadows at Corfe Castle captured by BBC Weather Watcher DeeCee

DeeCee FRIDAY - Lengthening evening shadows of a balustrade are cast across the cobbles on an entrance to the ruins of Corfe Castle with colourful bunting hanging from each side — Lengthening evening shadows at Corfe Castle captured by BBC Weather Watcher DeeCee

This image of life guards on duty at Sandbanks was captured by BBC Weather Watcher MarkieB

MarkieB THURSDAY - A RNLI lifeboard is propped up ready for action if needed on beach with sweeping view of sand and sea, lifeguard's red and yellow flags fly to show safe swimming zone, with children playing at the water's edge being watched over by parents — This image of life guards on duty at Sandbanks was captured by BBC Weather Watcher MarkieB

A full rainbow over Osmington captures a July's summer day thanks to BBC Weather Watcher Moxley

Moxley WEDNESDAY - A rainbow spans the dark grey sky mirroring the shape of a green hill beneath it with a blue house nestled into the lea of the slope surrounded by trees — A full rainbow over Osmington captures a July's summer day thanks to BBC Weather Watcher Moxley

Plane spotting at Compton Abbas captured by BBC Weather Watcher DorsetGirl

DorsetGirl TUESDAY - A single engine white and red plane sits on the grass as another blue and white aircraft flies above it in cloudy skies with blue patches — Plane spotting at Compton Abbas captured by BBC Weather Watcher DorsetGirl

This incredible sunset over Poole Harbour was captured by BBC Weather Watcher Ilovethebeach

Ilovethebeach MONDAY - The sun glows orange on the horizon illuminating the sky and clouds in stunning orange colours and reflecting in the water of Poole Harbour. The still water reflects the sky and white clouds. In the distance on the far side of the harbour you can see houses nestled in the trees on the shore. — This incredible sunset over Poole Harbour was captured by BBC Weather Watcher Ilovethebeach

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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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.

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