Times of Malta presents a selection of its photographers' choice of their best photos over the past few days.

People walk in the square in front of the new Parliament building at City Gate in Valletta on February 3. Photo: Joanna DemarcoPeople walk in the square in front of the new Parliament building at City Gate in Valletta on February 3. Photo: Joanna Demarco

A place number for a market stall is seen outside the new parliament building at City Gate in Valletta on February 2. The planned relocation of the Valletta street market to an area outside the iconic building designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano has met widespread opposition. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA place number for a market stall is seen outside the new parliament building at City Gate in Valletta on February 2. The planned relocation of the Valletta street market to an area outside the iconic building designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano has met widespread opposition. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The planned new location for the Valletta market stalls between the new parliament building and Pjazza Teatru Rjal came under fire by architects and designers who fiercely criticised the decision on January 29. Photo: Jason BorgThe planned new location for the Valletta market stalls between the new parliament building and Pjazza Teatru Rjal came under fire by architects and designers who fiercely criticised the decision on January 29. Photo: Jason Borg

People walk in the square in front of the new Parliament building at City Gate in Valletta on February 3. Photo: Joanna DemarcoPeople walk in the square in front of the new Parliament building at City Gate in Valletta on February 3. Photo: Joanna Demarco

Long shadows fall on the square in front of the new Parliament building at City Gate in Valletta on February 3. Photo: Joanna DemarcoLong shadows fall on the square in front of the new Parliament building at City Gate in Valletta on February 3. Photo: Joanna Demarco

People looks on as the Cospicua local council marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic explosion on the Libyan tanker Um El Faroud at Malta Drydocks, that left nine workers dead. The ceremony was held on February 3. Photo: Jason BorgPeople looks on as the Cospicua local council marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic explosion on the Libyan tanker Um El Faroud at Malta Drydocks, that left nine workers dead. The ceremony was held on February 3. Photo: Jason Borg

University student Alexander Hili (left) makes a point calling for a debate on spring hunting free of bullying and intimidation during a discussion outside Student House at the University of Malta in Tal-Qroqq on February 4. Photo: Joanna DemarcoUniversity student Alexander Hili (left) makes a point calling for a debate on spring hunting free of bullying and intimidation during a discussion outside Student House at the University of Malta in Tal-Qroqq on February 4. Photo: Joanna Demarco

A university student speaks during a debate on spring hunting outside Student House at the University of Malta in Tal-Qroqq on February 4. Photo: Joanna DemarcoA university student speaks during a debate on spring hunting outside Student House at the University of Malta in Tal-Qroqq on February 4. Photo: Joanna Demarco

The parade commander shouts out orders during a passing-out parade of 117 recruits into the Armed Forces of Malta at Luqa Barracks on February 4. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaThe parade commander shouts out orders during a passing-out parade of 117 recruits into the Armed Forces of Malta at Luqa Barracks on February 4. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Recruits into the Armed Forces of Malta march during their passing-out parade at Luqa Barracks on February 4. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaRecruits into the Armed Forces of Malta march during their passing-out parade at Luqa Barracks on February 4. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Recruits into the Armed Forces of Malta march during their passing-out parade at Luqa Barracks on February 4. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaRecruits into the Armed Forces of Malta march during their passing-out parade at Luqa Barracks on February 4. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

US ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley is interviewed by Times of Malta at the US Embassy in Ta’ Qali on February 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiUS ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley is interviewed by Times of Malta at the US Embassy in Ta’ Qali on February 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A Boy Scout holds up a sign during a pro-life walk outside St John’s Cathedral in Valletta on February 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA Boy Scout holds up a sign during a pro-life walk outside St John’s Cathedral in Valletta on February 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Scouts and Guides participate in a pro-life walk from the Palace in Valletta to St John’s Cathedral on February 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliScouts and Guides participate in a pro-life walk from the Palace in Valletta to St John’s Cathedral on February 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The bulbous bow of a tanker undergoing maintenance at the Palumbo shipyards on January 31. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe bulbous bow of a tanker undergoing maintenance at the Palumbo shipyards on January 31. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A massive wave strikes the quay at Cirkewwa on January 30. Photo: Jason BorgA massive wave strikes the quay at Cirkewwa on January 30. Photo: Jason Borg

The water rises to cover one of the Cirkewwa ferry quays on January 30. Photo: Jason BorgThe water rises to cover one of the Cirkewwa ferry quays on January 30. Photo: Jason Borg

A man carries out repairs to his fishing boat at Marsaxlokk on January 30. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA man carries out repairs to his fishing boat at Marsaxlokk on January 30. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Luzzus are seen on the Marsaxlokk quay on January 30. Photo: Chris Sant FournierLuzzus are seen on the Marsaxlokk quay on January 30. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Luzzus are seen on the Marsaxlokk quay on January 30. Photo: Chris Sant FournierLuzzus are seen on the Marsaxlokk quay on January 30. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Tourists photograph an elderly fisherman carrying out maintenance on his luzzu at Marsaxlokk on January 30. Photo: Chris Sant FournierTourists photograph an elderly fisherman carrying out maintenance on his luzzu at Marsaxlokk on January 30. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A seagull flies over a lone fishing boat in St Paul’s Bay on January 30. Photo: Jason BorgA seagull flies over a lone fishing boat in St Paul’s Bay on January 30. Photo: Jason Borg

A boat crosses the Grand Harbour on January 31. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA boat crosses the Grand Harbour on January 31. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Senglea is seen through the morning haze of January 31. Photo: Chris Sant FournierSenglea is seen through the morning haze of January 31. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Cranes and ships are shrouded in haze in the Grand Harbour on the morning of January 31. Photo: Chris Sant FournierCranes and ships are shrouded in haze in the Grand Harbour on the morning of January 31. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

An Airmalta aircraft flies into the clouds shortly after takeoff from Malta International Airport on February 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliAn Airmalta aircraft flies into the clouds shortly after takeoff from Malta International Airport on February 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Tarxien Rainbows’ Darlington Obinna Ajoku (left) tries an acrobatic shot on goal past Floriana’s Gary Muir and goalkeeper Matthew Calleja Cremona during their Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 31. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiTarxien Rainbows’ Darlington Obinna Ajoku (left) tries an acrobatic shot on goal past Floriana’s Gary Muir and goalkeeper Matthew Calleja Cremona during their Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 31. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Floriana’s Clyde Borg (left) and Tarxien Rainbows’ Edu Vallecillo fall to the ground after clashing heads during their Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 31. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiFloriana’s Clyde Borg (left) and Tarxien Rainbows’ Edu Vallecillo fall to the ground after clashing heads during their Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 31. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Mosta’s Yannik Ossok (right) fights off a challenge from Hibernians’ Jorginho during during their Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 31. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMosta’s Yannik Ossok (right) fights off a challenge from Hibernians’ Jorginho during during their Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 31. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Mosta’s Mickael Nicoise Dawood (left) and Hibernians’ Jonathan Pearson fight for the ball during their Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 31. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMosta’s Mickael Nicoise Dawood (left) and Hibernians’ Jonathan Pearson fight for the ball during their Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 31. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Mosta’s Rodriguez Ekani (centre) loses his balance during an attack on the Hibernians goal during their Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 31. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMosta’s Rodriguez Ekani (centre) loses his balance during an attack on the Hibernians goal during their Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 31. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Mosta’s Haruna Babangida wheels round as he celebrates scoring a goal against Hibernians during their Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 31. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMosta’s Haruna Babangida wheels round as he celebrates scoring a goal against Hibernians during their Premier League match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 31. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Pembroke’s Aboubaker Bello-Osagie (left) tries to avoid the tackle of Brian Said of St Andrews during their Division One match at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPembroke’s Aboubaker Bello-Osagie (left) tries to avoid the tackle of Brian Said of St Andrews during their Division One match at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Sliema Wanderers goalkeeper Glen Zammit reaches out to tip the ball away during the Premier League match against Birkirkara at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliSliema Wanderers goalkeeper Glen Zammit reaches out to tip the ball away during the Premier League match against Birkirkara at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Valletta’s Hamza Barry (right) tries to move past Elkin Serrano of Balzan at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliValletta’s Hamza Barry (right) tries to move past Elkin Serrano of Balzan at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Balzan’s Justin Grioli Balzan (right) beats Valletta’s AbdelKarim Nafti to the ball during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliBalzan’s Justin Grioli Balzan (right) beats Valletta’s AbdelKarim Nafti to the ball during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Dutch striker Djamel Leeflang from Valletta is blocked by Balzan’s Clive Brincat during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliDutch striker Djamel Leeflang from Valletta is blocked by Balzan’s Clive Brincat during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Valletta’s AbdelKarim Nafti heads the ball during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliValletta’s AbdelKarim Nafti heads the ball during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Dutch striker Djamel Leeflang from Valletta beats Balzan’s Clive Brincat to the ball during their premiership match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliDutch striker Djamel Leeflang from Valletta beats Balzan’s Clive Brincat to the ball during their premiership match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Valletta captain Ryan Fenech scores against Balzan during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliValletta captain Ryan Fenech scores against Balzan during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Various football club flags flap in the wind at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliVarious football club flags flap in the wind at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on February 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

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