Beshara: The most captivating pictures of the week

  • Crows perch on a tree branch on a winter's morning in Chennai, India. AP
    Crows perch on a tree branch on a winter's morning in Chennai, India. AP
  • Revellers in mock military garb take part in the 'Els Enfarinats' flour battle in the south-eastern Spanish town of Ibi. AFP
    Revellers in mock military garb take part in the 'Els Enfarinats' flour battle in the south-eastern Spanish town of Ibi. AFP
  • Hot air balloons fly high during the international hot air balloon festival in Pokhara, Nepal. AFP
    Hot air balloons fly high during the international hot air balloon festival in Pokhara, Nepal. AFP
  • Madagascar ring-tailed lemurs huddle together at the Exzootic Indoor Zoo in Kuwait city. AFP
    Madagascar ring-tailed lemurs huddle together at the Exzootic Indoor Zoo in Kuwait city. AFP
  • Intricate patterns formed by thin layers of ice on the surface of Yan Lake, China. AFP
    Intricate patterns formed by thin layers of ice on the surface of Yan Lake, China. AFP
  • Wokers at a tyre shop wait for customers in Douma, on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria. AP
    Wokers at a tyre shop wait for customers in Douma, on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria. AP
  • A boat sails in Manila Bay on New Year’s Day in Manila. AFP
    A boat sails in Manila Bay on New Year’s Day in Manila. AFP
  • People walk across a snow-covered field in Oberstdorf, Germany. AP
    People walk across a snow-covered field in Oberstdorf, Germany. AP
  • Runner gather at the start of the 99th 15km Sao Silvestre international race in Sao Paulo, Brazil. AFP
    Runner gather at the start of the 99th 15km Sao Silvestre international race in Sao Paulo, Brazil. AFP
  • People take part in the annual Allendale Tar Barrel Festival in Allendale, northern England. Reuters
    People take part in the annual Allendale Tar Barrel Festival in Allendale, northern England. Reuters
  • The northern lights shine bright above homes in Anchorage, Alaska. AP
    The northern lights shine bright above homes in Anchorage, Alaska. AP
  • An aerial view of fishermen arranging nets at a beach in Banda Aceh. AFP
    An aerial view of fishermen arranging nets at a beach in Banda Aceh. AFP
  • A drone and fireworks display on New Year’s Eve at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    A drone and fireworks display on New Year’s Eve at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National