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

Sydney Sierota of Echosmith, the American Indie pop band best known for their hit Cool Kids, gets the 9th edition of the Isle of MTV concert off to a rocking start as dusk falls over the Granaries in Floriana on July 7 with the church of St Publius providing a majestic backdrop. Photo: Matthew MirabelliSydney Sierota of Echosmith, the American Indie pop band best known for their hit Cool Kids, gets the 9th edition of the Isle of MTV concert off to a rocking start as dusk falls over the Granaries in Floriana on July 7 with the church of St Publius providing a majestic backdrop. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Sydney Sierota of Echosmith, the American Indie pop band best known for their hit Cool Kids, gets the 9th edition of the Isle of MTV concert off to a rocking start as dusk falls over the Granaries in Floriana on July 7 with the church of St Publius providing a majestic backdrop. Photo: Matthew MirabelliSydney Sierota of Echosmith, the American Indie pop band best known for their hit Cool Kids, gets the 9th edition of the Isle of MTV concert off to a rocking start as dusk falls over the Granaries in Floriana on July 7 with the church of St Publius providing a majestic backdrop. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Sydney Sierota of Echosmith, the American Indie pop band best known for their hit Cool Kids, gets the 9th edition of the Isle of MTV concert off to a rocking start as dusk falls over the Granaries in Floriana on July 7 with the church of St Publius providing a majestic backdrop. Photo: Matthew MirabelliSydney Sierota of Echosmith, the American Indie pop band best known for their hit Cool Kids, gets the 9th edition of the Isle of MTV concert off to a rocking start as dusk falls over the Granaries in Floriana on July 7 with the church of St Publius providing a majestic backdrop. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Red Electric lead singer Matthew James Borg performs together with his band at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliRed Electric lead singer Matthew James Borg performs together with his band at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Red Electric lead singer Matthew James Borg performs together with his band at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliRed Electric lead singer Matthew James Borg performs together with his band at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Red Electric lead singer Matthew James Borg makes his way down the catwalk at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliRed Electric lead singer Matthew James Borg makes his way down the catwalk at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

American singer and songwriter Tori Kelly performs at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliAmerican singer and songwriter Tori Kelly performs at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

American singer and songwriter Tori Kelly performs at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliAmerican singer and songwriter Tori Kelly performs at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

American singer and songwriter Tori Kelly performs at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliAmerican singer and songwriter Tori Kelly performs at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Jamaican-born singer OMI begins his performance at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliJamaican-born singer OMI begins his performance at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Jamaican-born singer OMI performs his act at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliJamaican-born singer OMI performs his act at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

TV presenter Laura Whitmore takes to the stage during the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTV presenter Laura Whitmore takes to the stage during the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

TV presenter Laura Whitmore takes to the stage during the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTV presenter Laura Whitmore takes to the stage during the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Members of the crowd wait for headline act Jason Derulo to appear at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMembers of the crowd wait for headline act Jason Derulo to appear at the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

MTV headline act Jason Derulo performs his first song during the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMTV headline act Jason Derulo performs his first song during the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

MTV headline act Jason Derulo performs his first song during the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMTV headline act Jason Derulo performs his first song during the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

MTV headline act Jason Derulo performs his first song during the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMTV headline act Jason Derulo performs his first song during the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

MTV headline act Jason Derulo performs during the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMTV headline act Jason Derulo performs during the Isle of MTV Concert on the Granaries in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

American hip-hop artist Jason Derulo poses for pictures during a photo call before the Isle of MTV Malta concert in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaAmerican hip-hop artist Jason Derulo poses for pictures during a photo call before the Isle of MTV Malta concert in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Jamaican singer OMI poses for pictures during a photo call before the Isle of MTV Malta concert in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaJamaican singer OMI poses for pictures during a photo call before the Isle of MTV Malta concert in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Singer Tori Kelly poses for pictures during a photo call before the Isle of MTV Malta concert in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaSinger Tori Kelly poses for pictures during a photo call before the Isle of MTV Malta concert in Floriana on July 7. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

New Civil Protection Department recruits march during their passing out parade in Hal Far on July 3. Photo: Chris Sant FournierNew Civil Protection Department recruits march during their passing out parade in Hal Far on July 3. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The parade commander shouts orders during the passing out parade of new Civil Protection Department recruits at Hal Far on July 3. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe parade commander shouts orders during the passing out parade of new Civil Protection Department recruits at Hal Far on July 3. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

New Civil Protection Department recruits march during their passing out parade in Hal Far on July 3. Photo: Chris Sant FournierNew Civil Protection Department recruits march during their passing out parade in Hal Far on July 3. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Police officers arrive at Our Lady of Sorrows chapel for a commemorative service in memory of deceased police officers at the Addolorata Cemetery on July 5. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPolice officers arrive at Our Lady of Sorrows chapel for a commemorative service in memory of deceased police officers at the Addolorata Cemetery on July 5. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A priest delivers his homily during a commemorative service in memory of deceased police officers at the Addolorata Cemetery on July 5. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA priest delivers his homily during a commemorative service in memory of deceased police officers at the Addolorata Cemetery on July 5. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Police march from Our Lady of Sorrows chapel during a commemorative service in memory of deceased police officers at the Addolorata Cemetery on July 5. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPolice march from Our Lady of Sorrows chapel during a commemorative service in memory of deceased police officers at the Addolorata Cemetery on July 5. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A police officer marches near the Police grave during a commemorative service in memory of deceased police officers at the Addolorata Cemetery on July 5. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA police officer marches near the Police grave during a commemorative service in memory of deceased police officers at the Addolorata Cemetery on July 5. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Miniature figurines of a knight made out of wood and walnuts are displayed on a craftsman’s stall in Valletta on July 6. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaMiniature figurines of a knight made out of wood and walnuts are displayed on a craftsman’s stall in Valletta on July 6. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Two traffic policemen show a boy a simulation of riding a police motorcycle during the police day activities held at Notre Dame Ditch in Floriana on July 4. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaTwo traffic policemen show a boy a simulation of riding a police motorcycle during the police day activities held at Notre Dame Ditch in Floriana on July 4. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela gets a taste of what it’s like to be a mounted policeman during the police day activities held at Notre Dame Ditch in Floriana on July 4. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaHome Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela gets a taste of what it’s like to be a mounted policeman during the police day activities held at Notre Dame Ditch in Floriana on July 4. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

The L.E. Eithne, an Irish Naval Service patrol vessel, is seen berthed in Valletta’s Grand Harbour on July 7. The crew of the ship rescued almost 3400 migrants during its two-month deployment in the Mediterranean. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaThe L.E. Eithne, an Irish Naval Service patrol vessel, is seen berthed in Valletta’s Grand Harbour on July 7. The crew of the ship rescued almost 3400 migrants during its two-month deployment in the Mediterranean. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Sailors stand on the deck of the L.E. Eithne, an Irish Naval Service patrol vessel, in Valletta’s Grand Harbour on July 7. The crew of the ship rescued almost 3400 migrants during its two-month deployment in the Mediterranean. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaSailors stand on the deck of the L.E. Eithne, an Irish Naval Service patrol vessel, in Valletta’s Grand Harbour on July 7. The crew of the ship rescued almost 3400 migrants during its two-month deployment in the Mediterranean. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A man takes his horse for a swim at Maghtab on July 8. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA man takes his horse for a swim at Maghtab on July 8. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Bathers cool off at St George’s Bay on July 8. Photo: Chris Sant FournierBathers cool off at St George’s Bay on July 8. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Air conditioning units are seen hanging from an apartment block in St Julian's on July 8. Photo: Chris Sant FournierAir conditioning units are seen hanging from an apartment block in St Julian's on July 8. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A busy day in port as three cruise liners are berthed alongside one another in Valletta on July 5. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA busy day in port as three cruise liners are berthed alongside one another in Valletta on July 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A worker cleans the windows of a cruise liner berthed in Valletta on July 5. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA worker cleans the windows of a cruise liner berthed in Valletta on July 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Stools and chairs are hidden behind a curtain on board a cruise liner berthed in Valletta on July 5. Photo: Matthew MirabelliStools and chairs are hidden behind a curtain on board a cruise liner berthed in Valletta on July 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A girl shelters from the sun next to the new parliament building in Valletta July 6. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA girl shelters from the sun next to the new parliament building in Valletta July 6. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Like a ghost sent by the Capital’s founder - Grandmaster Jean de Vallette – to examine modern additions to his city, a robed man walks down the steps behind the new parliament building in Valletta on July 6. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaLike a ghost sent by the Capital’s founder - Grandmaster Jean de Vallette – to examine modern additions to his city, a robed man walks down the steps behind the new parliament building in Valletta on July 6. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Valletta’s Andrea Agius (white no 5) takes a shot at goal during their waterpolo match against San Giljan at the Tal-Qroqq National Pool on July 5. Photo: Matthew MirabelliValletta’s Andrea Agius (white no 5) takes a shot at goal during their waterpolo match against San Giljan at the Tal-Qroqq National Pool on July 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

San Giljan’s Guillermo Molina (right) tries to get a shot past Valletta’s Andrea Agius during their waterpolo match against San Giljan at the Tal-Qroqq National Pool on July 5. Photo: Matthew MirabelliSan Giljan’s Guillermo Molina (right) tries to get a shot past Valletta’s Andrea Agius during their waterpolo match against San Giljan at the Tal-Qroqq National Pool on July 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

 

 

 

 

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