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 [e-mail]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [e-mail]. 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 #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.