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

The La Grace brig sailed into Grand Harbour on February 1. The Czech vessel is a replica of an 18th century vessel of the same name, which in Czech translates to The Graceful. The original vessel had made several exploratory trips around Europe, the US and the Caribbean and across the Atlantic Ocean. The replica is used solely to teach the art of old-time seamanship. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe La Grace brig sailed into Grand Harbour on February 1. The Czech vessel is a replica of an 18th century vessel of the same name, which in Czech translates to The Graceful. The original vessel had made several exploratory trips around Europe, the US and the Caribbean and across the Atlantic Ocean. The replica is used solely to teach the art of old-time seamanship. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A man walks past Parliament House in Valletta on January 29. Almost two-thirds of the stone cut from a Qala quarry to clad the new Parliament building in Valletta failed rigorous tests and a safety certification cannot be issued. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA man walks past Parliament House in Valletta on January 29. Almost two-thirds of the stone cut from a Qala quarry to clad the new Parliament building in Valletta failed rigorous tests and a safety certification cannot be issued. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Children throw confetti at a woman during the St Paul’s Shipwreck feast march in Valletta on January 30. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaChildren throw confetti at a woman during the St Paul’s Shipwreck feast march in Valletta on January 30. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

Revellers joke around with a policeman during the St Paul’s Shipwreck feast in Valletta on January 30. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaRevellers joke around with a policeman during the St Paul’s Shipwreck feast in Valletta on January 30. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

Children play with confetti during the St Paul’s Shipwreck feast in Valletta on January 30. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaChildren play with confetti during the St Paul’s Shipwreck feast in Valletta on January 30. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

Revellers gather under falling confetti during the St Paul’s Shipwreck feast march in Valletta on January 30. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaRevellers gather under falling confetti during the St Paul’s Shipwreck feast march in Valletta on January 30. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

Devotees shout out words of praise to the statue of St Paul moments before the statue is carried out of the church during St Paul’s Shipwreck feast in Valletta on January 30. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaDevotees shout out words of praise to the statue of St Paul moments before the statue is carried out of the church during St Paul’s Shipwreck feast in Valletta on January 30. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

The statue of St Paul is carried out of the church during the feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck in Valletta on January 30. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaThe statue of St Paul is carried out of the church during the feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck in Valletta on January 30. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A carnival float depicting political satire is prepared by the Ciccio Carnival Group in a warehouse in Floriana on January 31. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaA carnival float depicting political satire is prepared by the Ciccio Carnival Group in a warehouse in Floriana on January 31. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

Game developers piece together a board game during the local edition of the Global Game Jam at the University of Malta on January 31. Photo: Matthew MirabelliGame developers piece together a board game during the local edition of the Global Game Jam at the University of Malta on January 31. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A game developer plugs away at his creation during the local edition of the Global Game Jam at the University of Malta on January 31. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA game developer plugs away at his creation during the local edition of the Global Game Jam at the University of Malta on January 31. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A British Army re-enactor looks through the cannon breech at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta before a midday gun salute on January 29. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaA British Army re-enactor looks through the cannon breech at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta before a midday gun salute on January 29. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

A British Army re-enactor fires a cannon at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta on January 29. Photo Mark Zammit CordinaA British Army re-enactor fires a cannon at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta on January 29. Photo Mark Zammit Cordina

A couple share an intimate moment in front of a setting sun on January 29. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA couple share an intimate moment in front of a setting sun on January 29. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The sun sets over Floriana on January 29. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe sun sets over Floriana on January 29. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Pigeons fly overhead at the Upper Barrakka Garden in Valletta on February 1. Photo: Chris Sant FournierPigeons fly overhead at the Upper Barrakka Garden in Valletta on February 1. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Pigeons fly overhead at the Upper Barrakka Garden in Valletta on February 1. Photo: Chris Sant FournierPigeons fly overhead at the Upper Barrakka Garden in Valletta on February 1. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The Mtahleb chapel and its surroundings are seen on February 3. A new public agency to manage and protect the Maltese countryside is being proposed in a discussion paper by the Today Public Policy Institute. Called Natura Malta, the agency would be set up by law, funded by government and run by a board thet would include government representatives and nominations by NGO’s relevant University departments and local councils. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe Mtahleb chapel and its surroundings are seen on February 3. A new public agency to manage and protect the Maltese countryside is being proposed in a discussion paper by the Today Public Policy Institute. Called Natura Malta, the agency would be set up by law, funded by government and run by a board thet would include government representatives and nominations by NGO’s relevant University departments and local councils. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Terraced fields and hills at Mtahleb are seen on February 3. Photo: Chris Sant FournierTerraced fields and hills at Mtahleb are seen on February 3. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A panoramic view from Dwejra with the town of Mgarr and the Gozo cliffs in the distance on February 3. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA panoramic view from Dwejra with the town of Mgarr and the Gozo cliffs in the distance on February 3. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A man takes advantage of the mild February weather to go snorkeling at Fond Ghadir in Sliema on February 3. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA man takes advantage of the mild February weather to go snorkeling at Fond Ghadir in Sliema on February 3. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Tarxien Rainbows’ Alex De Paixao Alves makes his way past Mosta’s Adrian Borg during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on January 31. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTarxien Rainbows’ Alex De Paixao Alves makes his way past Mosta’s Adrian Borg during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on January 31. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Floriana’s Emanuel Briffa (left) keeps the ball away from Birkirkara’s Ryan Camenzuli. during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali on January 31 Photo: Matthew MirabelliFloriana’s Emanuel Briffa (left) keeps the ball away from Birkirkara’s Ryan Camenzuli. during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali on January 31 Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Virtus were in a class of their own as they eliminated Hibernians in a two-legged Louis Borg Cup semi-final at the Basketball Pavilion in Ta’ Qali on January 31. Photo: Matthew MirabelliVirtus were in a class of their own as they eliminated Hibernians in a two-legged Louis Borg Cup semi-final at the Basketball Pavilion in Ta’ Qali on January 31. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Caffe Moak Luxol and Hibernians Electrofix players battle it out in the St James Hospital Cup final at the Basketball Pavilion in Ta’ Qali on January 31. Photo: Matthew MirabelliCaffe Moak Luxol and Hibernians Electrofix players battle it out in the St James Hospital Cup final at the Basketball Pavilion in Ta’ Qali on January 31. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

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