Maasai Mara, Kenya

A herd of wildebeest are silhouetted on the horizon against a patchwork of purples, reds, oranges and yellows in a stunning sunset on the plain.

Photo: Ingo Gerlach / Barcroft Images

Tal Afar, Iraq

Smoke billows as Iraqi forces advance towards Al-Ayadiah village in the campaign to retake Tal Afar from Islamic State.

Photo: Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP/Getty Images

Buñol, Spain

People take part in the traditional tomato fight called Tomatina. Every year on the last Wednesday of August, thousands visit the small village to attend the festival, a battle in which about 160 tons of tomatoes are used.

Photo: Miguel Angel Polo/EPA

Rolle, Switzerland

A swan makes its way on Lake Geneva at sunrise.

Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Pilgrims record their visit to Mount Arafat during the annual Haaj.

Photo: Khalil Hamra/AP

Venice, Italy

Guests arrive for the opening ceremony of the 74th annual Venice International Film Festival.

Photo: Claudio Onorati/EPA

Kashmir, India

Kashmiri men gather with their boats laden with vegetables at the floating vegetable market on Dal Lake at dawn in Srinagar.

Photo: Yawar Nazir/Getty Images