Hampshire & Isle of Wight's Big Picture: 1 January - 7 January 2024

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

Paul Mc Taggart  SUNDAY - Highclere CastlePaul Mc Taggart
This fabulously unusual photo of Highclere Castle reflected in a rain drop was taken by BBC Weather Watcher Paul Mc Taggart
Claire Sheppard  SATURDAY - New ForestClaire Sheppard
This beautful pony was captured enjoying a sunrise over the New Forest at Godshill by BBC Weather Watcher Claire Sheppard
Degsy FRIDAY - Sunrise at HytheDegsy
What a start to the day - this spectacular site was captured from Hythe by BBC Weather Watcher Degsy
Dieter Valerius Southsea Pier under blue skyDieter Valerius
It was looking at lot calmer at Southsea the afternoon after Storm Henk for BBC Weather Watcher Dieter Valerius
Beachpebbles A snowman post box topper with a red umbrellaBeachpebbles
It's been so wet even the snowman is seeking shelter in this great photo from BBC Weather Watcher Beachpebbles in Eastleigh
Carolyn's pics Spot the odd one out - these swans were captured on camera by Weather Watcher Carolyn's picsCarolyn's pics
Spot the odd one out - these swans were captured on camera in Fleet by BBC Weather Watcher Carolyn's pics
Scrappy Weather Watcher Scrappy snapped this stunning shot of the Portsmouth seafrontScrappy
BBC Weather Watcher Scrappy snapped this stunning shot of the Portsmouth seafront

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 #HampshiresBigPicture #IsleofWightsBigPicture.

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 England'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 England'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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