Dorset's Big Picture: Thursday'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 southweather@bbc.co.uk

A light mist hangs over a harbour with a bridge seen in the distance and a motor boat in the foreground. The sea is calm with a light grey sky overhead.Jacqui

A big thank you to BBC Weather Watcher Jacqui for this charming shot of Hamworthy

A close-up of a goat with brown and white fur. It also has two curved horns and big floppy ears. It's standing in front of a gate. Behind it you can just about make out the sea in the distance. AndrewP

BBC Weather Watcher AndrewP came across this fine fellow while out and about in Boscombe

The sun is just rising over the sea creating an orange glow in the sky. The beach itself is still in darkness and two lone joggers are about to run out of the picture. MarkieB

What a view while you're out for your early morning jog! BBC Weather Watcher MarkieB took this stunning sunrise shot in Canford Cliffs

There is a wide path down to the beach with large stones and boulders lying on the ground. The path opens up on to a sandy beach where the waves are lapping gently on to the shore. A hazy sun is low in the sky.Margalot

BBC Weather Watcher Margalot captured the perfect spot for a wintry walk at Eype beach

A stately home with three floors and built between 1663 and 1665 sits in the centre of the photo with a green lawn in front of it and steps leading up from the lawn to the house. Some white benches stand to the right of the house and an old tree is in the foreground of the shot.Fredcat

Anyone for afternoon tea? BBC Weather Watcher Fredcat took this shot of Kingston Lacy looking regal in the winter sunshine

The waves are crashing on to the beach while the sky darkens overhead. On the beach, there are also several boulders.Moxley

BBC Weather Watcher Moxley took this picture of a stormy sea and sky at Mudeford

The ruins of Corfe Castle sit on top of a hill in the centre of the picture. In the foreground stands a wooden gate and in the background you can see a patchwork of fields stretching to the horizon.DeeCee

You can see for miles on a clear day from this spot overlooking Corfe Castle as captured by BBC Weather Watcher DeeCee

The sun is setting over the sea casting a golden glow over the sky and water beneath it. In the foreground are rocks and rock pools created by the tide.Watchful Eye

BBC Weather Watcher Watchful Eye took this lovely shot as the sun set over Kimmeridge

How to submit a picture

Upload your images via BBC Weather Watchers or email us at southweather@bbc.co.uk. 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 #bbcdorset 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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