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

Dumper trucks pour ice cold water on two groups of men who were among scores taking part in an ice bucket challenge organised by ALS Malta and the Ta’ Xbiex local council at the yacht marina on August 13. The event raised funds for research into ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Photo: Matthew MirabelliDumper trucks pour ice cold water on two groups of men who were among scores taking part in an ice bucket challenge organised by ALS Malta and the Ta’ Xbiex local council at the yacht marina on August 13. The event raised funds for research into ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

People pour buckets of ice cold water onto themselves during an event organised by ALS Malta and the Ta’ Xbiex local council at the yacht marina on August 13. The event raised funds for research into ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPeople pour buckets of ice cold water onto themselves during an event organised by ALS Malta and the Ta’ Xbiex local council at the yacht marina on August 13. The event raised funds for research into ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A man waves a flag at the march at the Santa Marija Feast in Mosta on August 15. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA man waves a flag at the march at the Santa Marija Feast in Mosta on August 15. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

People throw confetti from a balcony during the Santa Marija feast in Mosta on August 15. Photo: Chris Sant FournierPeople throw confetti from a balcony during the Santa Marija feast in Mosta on August 15. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A girl takes a drink from a water pistol during the Santa Marija march in Mosta on August 15. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA girl takes a drink from a water pistol during the Santa Marija march in Mosta on August 15. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Revellers dance during the march at the Santa Marija feast in Mosta on August 15. Photo: Chris Sant FournierRevellers dance during the march at the Santa Marija feast in Mosta on August 15. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

People gather in the Mosta square during the Santa Marija Feast on August 15. Photo: Chris Sant FournierPeople gather in the Mosta square during the Santa Marija Feast on August 15. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The full splendour of the ceiling of Our Lady of Victory Church in Valletta was exposed on 19 August after being concealed by a scaffolding two decades ago at the start of a conservation project. Din l-Art Helwa took over the project four years ago and completed the work. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaThe full splendour of the ceiling of Our Lady of Victory Church in Valletta was exposed on 19 August after being concealed by a scaffolding two decades ago at the start of a conservation project. Din l-Art Helwa took over the project four years ago and completed the work. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

The full splendour of the ceiling of Our Lady of Victory Church in Valletta was exposed on 19 August after being concealed by a scaffolding two decades ago at the start of a conservation project. Din l-Art Helwa took over the project four years ago and completed the work. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaThe full splendour of the ceiling of Our Lady of Victory Church in Valletta was exposed on 19 August after being concealed by a scaffolding two decades ago at the start of a conservation project. Din l-Art Helwa took over the project four years ago and completed the work. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

The full splendour of the ceiling of Our Lady of Victory Church in Valletta was exposed on 19 August after being concealed by a scaffolding two decades ago at the start of a conservation project. Din l-Art Helwa took over the project four years ago and completed the work. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaThe full splendour of the ceiling of Our Lady of Victory Church in Valletta was exposed on 19 August after being concealed by a scaffolding two decades ago at the start of a conservation project. Din l-Art Helwa took over the project four years ago and completed the work. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

Gharghur Parish church is dressed with light bulbs on August 18 in preparation for the village feast. Photo: Matthew MirabelliGharghur Parish church is dressed with light bulbs on August 18 in preparation for the village feast. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Roberta Metsola and Marthese Portelli address members of the press at PN Headquarters in Pieta on August 14. Photo: Matthew MirabelliRoberta Metsola and Marthese Portelli address members of the press at PN Headquarters in Pieta on August 14. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A waitress carries a tray across Republic Street in Valletta on August 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA waitress carries a tray across Republic Street in Valletta on August 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Water basin are placed as fountains as part of an art installation outside Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on August 17. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaWater basin are placed as fountains as part of an art installation outside Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on August 17. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

A busker plays his guitar at City Gate in Valletta on August18. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaA busker plays his guitar at City Gate in Valletta on August18. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

Spectators brave the rain to watch a waterpolo U-20 Comen Cup match between Italy and Serbia at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 16. Photo: Matthew MirabelliSpectators brave the rain to watch a waterpolo U-20 Comen Cup match between Italy and Serbia at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 16. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

An umpire shelters under an umbrella during a waterpolo U-20 Comen Cup match between Italy and Serbia at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 16. Photo: Matthew MirabelliAn umpire shelters under an umbrella during a waterpolo U-20 Comen Cup match between Italy and Serbia at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 16. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Italy’s Jocopo Alesiani tries to get a shot passed Serbia’s Filip Jankovic during their U-20 Comen Cup waterpolo match at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 16. Photo: Matthew MirabelliItaly’s Jocopo Alesiani tries to get a shot passed Serbia’s Filip Jankovic during their U-20 Comen Cup waterpolo match at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 16. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Italy’s Eduardo Campopiano takes a shot at goal during their U-20 Comen Cup waterpolo match against Serbia at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 16. Photo: Matthew MirabelliItaly’s Eduardo Campopiano takes a shot at goal during their U-20 Comen Cup waterpolo match against Serbia at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 16. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Marsaxlokk’s Ivan Vuksanovic (right) attempts a shot on goal as Marsascala’s Liam Grixti tries to block during their First Division waterpolo match at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 19. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMarsaxlokk’s Ivan Vuksanovic (right) attempts a shot on goal as Marsascala’s Liam Grixti tries to block during their First Division waterpolo match at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 19. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Marsaxlokk’s Rainer Scerri celebrates a teammate’s goal during their First Division waterpolo match against Marsascala at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 19. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMarsaxlokk’s Rainer Scerri celebrates a teammate’s goal during their First Division waterpolo match against Marsascala at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 19. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Marsaxlokk’s Milos Korolija tries to block a shot from Marsascala’s Bela Torok (right) during their First Division waterpolo match at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 19. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMarsaxlokk’s Milos Korolija tries to block a shot from Marsascala’s Bela Torok (right) during their First Division waterpolo match at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 19. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Referee Massimo Angileri shows a red card to Marsaxlokk’s Milos Korolija during the First Division waterpolo match between Marsaxlokk and Marsascala at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 19. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiReferee Massimo Angileri shows a red card to Marsaxlokk’s Milos Korolija during the First Division waterpolo match between Marsaxlokk and Marsascala at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 19. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Marsascala’s Stephen Micallef (left) tries to pass the ball over Marsaxlokk’s Marc Lanzon during their First Division waterpolo match at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 19. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMarsascala’s Stephen Micallef (left) tries to pass the ball over Marsaxlokk’s Marc Lanzon during their First Division waterpolo match at the National Pool in Tal’Qroqq on August 19. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

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