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

Fireworks light up the night sky above the Mgarr parish church during the feast of Our Lady of the Assumption on 22 August. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaFireworks light up the night sky above the Mgarr parish church during the feast of Our Lady of the Assumption on 22 August. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Fireworks light up the night sky above the Mgarr parish church during the feast of Our Lady of the Assumption on 22 August. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaFireworks light up the night sky above the Mgarr parish church during the feast of Our Lady of the Assumption on 22 August. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Children wait for the start of the traditional auction for the right to carry the statue of Our Lady during the feast procession in Mgarr on August 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiChildren wait for the start of the traditional auction for the right to carry the statue of Our Lady during the feast procession in Mgarr on August 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc is seen shortly after arriving at Grand Harbour on August 21. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc is seen shortly after arriving at Grand Harbour on August 21. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc sails into Grand Harbour with some of its crew perched on the high booms on August 21. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc sails into Grand Harbour with some of its crew perched on the high booms on August 21. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Sailors perch on the rigging of the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc as she sails into Grand Harbour on August 21. Photo: Chris Sant FournierSailors perch on the rigging of the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc as she sails into Grand Harbour on August 21. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc is seen berthed at Grand Harbour on August 21. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc is seen berthed at Grand Harbour on August 21. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

An officer of the Mexican Navy stands on watch on the training ship Cuauhtémoc berthed at Grand Harbour on August 21. Photo: Matthew MirabelliAn officer of the Mexican Navy stands on watch on the training ship Cuauhtémoc berthed at Grand Harbour on August 21. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A tourist visits the Church of Our Lady of Victory in Valletta on August 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA tourist visits the Church of Our Lady of Victory in Valletta on August 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A mural of Gollum from Lord of the Rings covers an exterior wall of the abandoned Jerma Palace Hotel in Marsascala. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA mural of Gollum from Lord of the Rings covers an exterior wall of the abandoned Jerma Palace Hotel in Marsascala. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is welcomed by a member of the public on arrival at Dock 1 in Cospicua on August 21, after he announced that the buildings would form part of the new American University of Malta project. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPrime Minister Joseph Muscat is welcomed by a member of the public on arrival at Dock 1 in Cospicua on August 21, after he announced that the buildings would form part of the new American University of Malta project. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Architect Edwin Mintoff (right) shows the campus plan to Prime Minister Joseph Muscat at Dock 1 in Cospicua on August 21. Photo: Matthew MirabelliArchitect Edwin Mintoff (right) shows the campus plan to Prime Minister Joseph Muscat at Dock 1 in Cospicua on August 21. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The super yacht Galactica Star is seen anchored off Selmun Bay on August. 24. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaThe super yacht Galactica Star is seen anchored off Selmun Bay on August. 24. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A deck hand arranges the flag of the superyacht Galactica Star in Vittoriosa on August 24. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA deck hand arranges the flag of the superyacht Galactica Star in Vittoriosa on August 24. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

An elderly man looks out of his balcony during the feast of St Helen’s in Birkirkara on August 22. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaAn elderly man looks out of his balcony during the feast of St Helen’s in Birkirkara on August 22. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A man looks out of his balcony to arrange a street decorative banner during the feast of St Helen’s in Birkirkara on August 22. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA man looks out of his balcony to arrange a street decorative banner during the feast of St Helen’s in Birkirkara on August 22. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A resident steps out onto her balcony in Cathedral Street in Sliema on August 24. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA resident steps out onto her balcony in Cathedral Street in Sliema on August 24. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

The Gardiola of Senglea is seen on August 20, after upcoming restoration works were announced. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe Gardiola of Senglea is seen on August 20, after upcoming restoration works were announced. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The cruise liner MSC Fantasia is seen from Valletta’s Merchants Street as it sails out of Grand Harbour on August 26. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaThe cruise liner MSC Fantasia is seen from Valletta’s Merchants Street as it sails out of Grand Harbour on August 26. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

The Mdina bastions undergo restoration on August 26. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe Mdina bastions undergo restoration on August 26. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Marsaxlokk’s Rainer Scerri (left) defends possession of the ball against Marsascala’s Jean Claude Cutajar during the First Division Knock-Out waterpolo final at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on August 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMarsaxlokk’s Rainer Scerri (left) defends possession of the ball against Marsascala’s Jean Claude Cutajar during the First Division Knock-Out waterpolo final at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on August 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Neptunes’ Peter Biros attempts a shot on goal during their Premier Division waterpolo match against Sliema at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on August 26. Neptunes 12-10 defeat meant their five-year reign as Malta champions came to an end, with the league title handed to San Giljan in absentia. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiNeptunes’ Peter Biros attempts a shot on goal during their Premier Division waterpolo match against Sliema at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on August 26. Neptunes 12-10 defeat meant their five-year reign as Malta champions came to an end, with the league title handed to San Giljan in absentia. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Neptunes’ Niki Lanzon reacts after missing a scoring opportunity during their Premier Division waterpolo match against Sliema at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on August 26. Neptunes 12-10 defeat meant their five-year reign as Malta champions came to an end, with the league title handed to San Giljan in absentia. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiNeptunes’ Niki Lanzon reacts after missing a scoring opportunity during their Premier Division waterpolo match against Sliema at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on August 26. Neptunes 12-10 defeat meant their five-year reign as Malta champions came to an end, with the league title handed to San Giljan in absentia. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

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