Best photography from around the world, Sept. 6

British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes AMG GP walks through the paddock following the third practice session at the Italian Formula One circuit in Monza, Italy. The 2014 Formula One Grand Prix of Italy will take place on 07 September 2014. Valdrin Xhemaj / EPA

A Bahraini girl, holding a national flag, looks on during a protest against the government and to support jailed journalists in the village of Jannusan, west of Manama. Mohammed Al-Shaikh / AFP

Bodyboarders ride storm generated waves at “The Wedge’ break in Newport Beach, California. The southern Californian coast is being hit by its second set of large swells in 10 days, this time being generated by Cyclone Norbert. Mark Ralston / AFP

Some of the over 6,000 participants in the Color Run 5 kilometres, throw coloured powder and celebrate upon crossing the finish in Susono, at the foot of Mt. Fuji, south-west of Tokyo. Eugene Hoshiko / AP

First year cadets of the Military University of Communication march during an oath-taking ceremony in St. Petersburg. Some 700 first year cadets of the academy attended the ceremony before starting their studies. Alexander Demianchuk / AP

A Japanese performing monkey walks on stilts to entertain visitors at the Zojyoji Buddhist Temple in Tokyo, Saturday. Koji Sasahara / AP

Indian residents look on towards threatened houses as waters from the overflowing Tawi river rage past in Jammu. AFP

A shadow of France’s President Francois Hollande is cast on a flag during a press conference on the second day of the Nato 2014 Summit at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales. Alain Jocard / AFP

The National View’s photo editors pick the best images of the day from around the world