Times of Malta presents a selection of its photographers' choice of their best photos over the past days.
Workers remove the scaffolding around Gharghur Parish church on August 4 after renovation works were completed on the facade in time for the feast later on in the month. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Three ducks stand by the waters edge at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Luċija on August 4. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Swimmers ignore signs informing them that bathing is not recommended at Ta-Xema Bay in St Paul’s Bay on August 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A paraglider makes the most of calm seas at St Paul’s Bay as speed boats zoom past a cruise liner on August 4. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
The inaugural flight of the Air Ambulance service between Gozo and Malta lands at the Xewkija Heliport on August 6. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Two girls practice their gymnastics straddle jumps while taking a break from walking a dog in Pembroke, at sunset on August 6. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
White Olives known as 'Perla Maltese' are undergoing the process of being registered as an endemic variety by the Olive Council in Spain. The variety was first discovered in Zebbug. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Barrels line the cellars of the Maria Rosa Wine Estate in Attard on August 8, in preparation for this years grape harvest due to happen in a few weeks. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Barrels line the cellars of the Maria Rosa Wine Estate in Attard on August 8, in preparation for this years grape harvest due to happen in a few weeks. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Rows of vines line the Maria Rosa Wine Estate in Attard on August 8, a few weeks before the grape harvest is set to begin. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
An Air Malta Airbus shortly after lifting off runway 31 at Luqa on August 8. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Sculptor Martin Bezzina Wettinger paints a statue of St Michael outside his studio in Old Bakery Street on August 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A cruise liner towers alongside the bastions in Valletta on August 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A capsized fishing trawler carrying bait for fish farms lies just beneath the waterline in the Grand Harbour on August 9, after a cargo ship hit it. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A capsized fishing trawler carrying bait for fish farms lies just beneath the waterline in the Grand Harbour on August 9, after a cargo ship hit it. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Cabin cruisers line the marina inside the Valletta Waterfront on August 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Two cruise liners and a row of cabin cruisers line the Marina at the Valletta Waterfront on August 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A sailing yacht is being brought back to the surface with air bags on August 10, after sinking at its mooring the day before. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A sailing yacht is being brought back to the surface with air bags on August 10, after sinking at its mooring the day before. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Flags fly over Vittoriosa rooftops to mark the feast of St Lawrence on August 10. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Armed Forces of Malta soldiers take part in their passing-out parade after several weeks of basic military training at Luqa Barracks on August 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Armed Forces of Malta soldiers take part in their passing-out parade after several weeks of basic military training at Luqa Barracks on August 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
An Armed Forces of Malta officer shouts out orders as new soldiers take part in their passing-out parade after several weeks of basic military training at Luqa Barracks on August 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Armed Forces of Malta soldiers take part in their passing-out parade after several weeks of basic military training at Luqa Barracks on August 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Armed Forces of Malta soldiers take part in their passing-out parade after several weeks of basic military training at Luqa Barracks on August 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Armed Forces of Malta soldiers take part in their passing-out parade after several weeks of basic military training at Luqa Barracks on August 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi