Big Picture: This week's images from the South

Spring days with spectacular skies 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].

kevdrone An aerial photo shows the shoreline at Eastney with yachts moored in the harbour. In the distance you can see the Hayling Island peninsular with golden sands. The sea is as deep blue. kevdrone
An aerial shot over Eastney on a sunny day in Hampshire was captured by BBC Weather Watcher kevdrone
peach fuzz A large derelict warehouse building with windows and a corrugated roof stands by a body of water.  The building appears to built of bricks. Part of the structure has collapsed into the water. The sky overhear is grey.peach fuzz
This atmospheric derelict building at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight was photographed by BBC Weather Watcher peach fuzz
Ken Rayner The grass bank of the canal is in the foreground with a white mooring post. The sun is setting over the horizon with a blue sky that has some cloud cover. Ken Rayner
A sunny day by the canal in Hungerford, Berkshire, was captured by BBC Weather Watcher Ken Rayner
Piero The silhouette of Christchurch Priory against a deep red sky at sunset. In the foreground grass and trees are also in sillhouette. The priory has a large tower with a weather vane.Piero
Christchurch Priory silhouetted against the setting Dorset sun was photographed by BBC Weather Watcher Piero
Simonbuk A vivid orange sunset over the harbour is reflected in the water. The sky has dark clouds above the orange/yellow glow. In the water you can see a sailing boat and a collapsed structure. Simonbuk
The sunset at Stanpit, Dorset, was captured over the harbour by BBC Weather Watcher Simonbuk
Skippy A full rainbow can be seen on the horizon over a field. The field is bare with a grass strip next to a hedge. A dog is facing away from the camera looking at the rainbow. Skippy
A gorgeous rainbow over Froyle in Hampshire impressed BBC Weather Watcher Skippy and their dog
EstherJ A large black boat house with colourful doors stands on the bank of the River Thames. The building is in sunshine, but overheard there are dark black clouds. On the banks of the river are leaf-less trees.EstherJ
Dark skies over Iffley, Oxfordshire, as photographed by BBC Weather Watcher EstherJ

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 #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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