Editor's pick Dec. 23 to 30
Each weekday, our photo editors will select one compelling image for prominent play in the newspaper. Readers can learn more about why the image was chosen and tips about shooting similar pictures by clicking on the links underneath the gallery.
Greek Orthodox and Armenian clergy clean the Church of Nativity on December 28, 2011. The sovereignty of the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, is shared by the Christian denominations, who also share the annual cleaning responsibilities.MUSA AL SHAER
Real Tremblay skates next to his ice fishing cabin on Lac Saint Augustin near Quebec City Tuesday, December 27, 2011.Graham Hughes
A bee lands on Cherry blossom in Brockwell park on December 22, 2011 in London, England.Dan Kitwood
A woman walks with an umbrella during a heavy snow fall in Sofia on December 22, 2011.NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV
Photo by Julie Enfield, December 19, 2011. A new angle on the classic egg.julie enfield