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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.

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A rower is seen during sunset on Lake Zurich on a mild and sunny spring day near Kuesnacht.CHRISTIAN HARTMANN

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A woman is framed by cherry blossoms beginning to flower as she runs at China Creek Park in east Vancouver, B.C., The Vancouver Cherry Blossom is being held April 5-28.DARRYL DYCK

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Lightning strikes over buildings during a thunderstorm in central Bangkok March 26, 2012. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)SUKREE SUKPLANG/Reuters

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A performer falls with a bicycle after riding it off the 10 metre platform during a break in competition at the FINA Diving World Series being held at the National Aquatics Centre, also known as the Water Cube, in Beijing March 23, 2012. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA - Tags: SPORT DIVING TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)DAVID GRAY/Reuters

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A pair of Canada Geese practicing for the up coming Canadian Olympic Sycronized swimming team. Shot on a sunny afternoon while out enjoying the weather at Lakeside Park, Kitchener, Ontario.

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