Dorset's Big Picture: 18 December - 24 December 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.

Upload your images via BBC Weather Watchers or email us at [e-mail]

A perfect Christmas walk through the Dorset countryside - BBC Weather Watcher Soberty captured this great shot near Sherborne

Christmas Tree Wonderland looking fab on a sunny day in Bournemouth for BBC Weather Watcher Ryan Lewis

A spectacular shot of Corfe Castle lit up against the night sky was taken by BBC Weather Watcher Andy Pattenden

BBC Weather Watcher wildwils captured the scene in an overcast Christchurch

BBC Weather Watcher Simon1978 found the perfect spot to sit down and admire the view over Canford Heath

"A still moment to take in this breath-taking view" - BBC Weather Watcher Marieke Blankestijn describes the scene looking out towards Abbotsbury

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 #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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