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Big Picture: This week's images from the south

Sunny days with spectacular sunrises and beautiful wildlife all feature in this week's Big Pictures.

Join us as we take a few moments to relax and enjoy the beauty of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight through the stunning images you have sent us.

Upload your images via BBC Weather Watchers or email us at [email protected].

MarkieB Bournemouth Pier on a sunny day. The pier has a red and white helter-skelter and a large tower at one end and a large structure. The beach has several people walking and sitting on the golden sand. The sun is shining and the sky and sea are blue.MarkieB
Early signs of summer were captured at Bournemouth Pier by BBC Weather Watcher MarkieB
Hang Ross A red squirrel on a branch with daffodils behind. It is a sunny day and the squirrel is in dappled sunshine.Hang Ross
This cute red squirrel was photographed on Brownsea Island by BBC Weather Watcher Hang Ross
Alison Treacher A dramatic sunrise over Portsmouth Harbour. The sun glows a bright shade of orange as it rises over the horizon. You can see boats in the water and buildings on the far shore silhouetted against the sky.Alison Treacher
A stunning sunrise over Portsmouth Harbour by BBC Weather Watcher Alison Treacher
Lucie Johnson A tranquil scene shows a row of buildings next to a body of water. It is a sunny day. In the foreground there is a large red brick building. Along the water is a road and parked cars. The bank of the water is lined with trees.Lucie Johnson
A perfect day for a sunny walk by the water in Oxford for BBC Weather Watcher Lucie Johnson
Shunteo A vivid red sunrise over Sandown Bay. The sky is glowing red and reflecting in the water.Shunteo
The sky was on fire over Sandown Bay in this sunrise photo from BBC Weather Watcher Shunteo
DebandTess A sheep stares into the camera in the centre of the frame. It is standing in a green field on a sunny day. Behind you can see other sheep and trees on the horizon.DebandTess
BBC Weather Watcher DebandTess photographed this curious sheep at Overton
Shurlock Homes A pylon and electric wires against a red sunrise sky. The sky is glowing with the light reflecting in the clouds.Shurlock Homes
There were beautiful sunrise skies over Binfield for BBC Weather Watcher Shurlock Homes

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.

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Pictures can be found on Instagram, on the hashtags #bbcsouthnews and #BigPicture

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 the South'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 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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