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Big Picture: This week's images from the south

The south's birdlife and the departure of the Royal Navy flagship feature in your Big Pictures this week.

Join us as we take a few moments to relax and enjoy the beauty of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight through the stunning images you have sent us.

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

Martin A group of puffins on a cliff ledge.Martin
The Dancing Ledge puffins at Langton Matravers were photographed by BBC Weather Watcher Martin
kevdrone The aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales sails out of Portsmouth on a sunny day surrounding by tugs. You can see the city behind. The photo has been taken by a drone.kevdrone
HMS Prince of Wales leaving Portsmouth under blue skies was photographed by BBC Weather Watcher kevdrone
Lesley A small fishing boat sails out of Weymouth Harbour. The sky is glowing yellow with the sun shining in the sky above. Boats and buildings are silhouetted against the sky.Lesley
Sunrise over Weymouth Harbour was photographed by BBC Weather Watcher Lesley
Hang Ross A tree in blossom surrounded by yellow gorse. Behind the clouds in the sky are lit up by the rising sun on the horizon.Hang Ross
This beautiful sunrise over the New Forest near Lyndhurst was captured by BBC Weather Watcher Hang Ross
EmmaH A group of fluffy duckings stand on green grass. There is a roll of rope nearby.EmmaH
Cute duckings were photographed by EmmaH in Caversham
Lucie Johnson The city skyline of Oxford on an overcast day.Lucie Johnson
Oxford's spires were captured in this rooftop shot from BBC Weather Watcher Lucie Johnson
fiona A closeup shot of bluebells in the woods. They are growing from the forest floor. The low-angel shot shows trees and a blue sky behind.fiona
Bluebells in the woods at Mottistone were photographed by BBC Weather Watcher fiona

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 #BigPicture

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 the South'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 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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