Dorset's Big Picture: 13 November - 19 November 2023

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.

Jacqui SUNDAY - PooleJacqui
Poole's Twin Sails Bridge looks like a sculpture in this striking night picture that was taken by BBC Weather Watcher Jacqui
Helen Gallimore  SATURDAY - ChristchurchHelen Gallimore
"Please tell everyone to stop doing rain dances" - BBC Weather Watcher Helen Gallimore has had enough of the rain in Christchurch
Alex Phillips FRIDAY - Poole ParkAlex Phillips
What a beautiful start to the day for BBC Weather Watcher Alex Phillips who took this photo of a cygnet on the lake in Poole Park at sunrise
KiRK THURSDAY - WeymouthKiRK
This squirrel didn't get the memo about hiding the nuts! BBC Weather Watcher KiRK captured this great shot at the Nothe Fort in Weymouth
Alex Cummins  WEDNESDAY - Puddletown ForestAlex Cummins
Puddletown Forest is the perfect place for a dog walk for BBC Weather Watcher Alex Cummins, who captured the autumn colours
Natalie Wilkinson TUESDAY - Avon HeathNatalie Wilkinson
The light cloud with the mist still on the ground at Avon Heath Country Park "was a lovely combination" for BBC Weather Watcher Natalie Wilkinson
Gary Holderness  MONDAY - Longham LakesGary Holderness
There were sunny skies and plenty of gulls, and cormorants, at Longham Lakes for BBC Weather Watcher Gary Holderness who took this great picture

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 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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