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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]

BuzzyBeeGirl A striking, orange table and three chairs pictured to the right of the frame on a garden patio. there is a fence behind with trellis and ivy growing over it. Behind are houses of red brickBuzzyBeeGirl
A welcome splash of colour as autumn hits - taken by BBC Weather Watcher BuzzyBeeGirl in Rodwell
Jacqui An empty Poole Harbour sits behind a bush containing bright purple flowers under a mixture of blue sky and cloudJacqui
This stunning view across Poole Harbour was captured in Hamworthy by BBC Weather Watcher Jacqui
DorsetGirl A road with overhanging trees the whole way down can be seen - with sunshine coming through the branches causing shadows on the road.DorsetGirl
BBC Weather Watcher DorsetGirl caught this view of the lesser-spotted sunshine this week in Corfe Mullen
Rainbow Watcher A dog is on a grassy bank above a beach looking out over the water. There are dark grey clouds in the sky on what looks like a chilly autumnal day by the seaRainbow Watcher
It's a dog's life in Southbourne for this mutt - as seen by BBC Weather Watcher Rainbow Watcher
wildwils Two fishermen in a green boat on a dark river are both holding fishing rods. They wear green jackets and bucket hats. Each river bank has green trees. The sky overhead is grey.wildwils
These fishermen enjoying the river at Christchurch were photographed by BBC Weather Watcher wildwils
Robin Red Breast Two gentlemen sit on a bench overlooking a beach. A fence runs around the front of the bench with hedges and gorse behind. The sea can be seen in the distance. Robin Red Breast
BBC Weather Watcher Robin Red Breast captured this lovely image in Swanage

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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