More from The National:
Wednesday's best photos: From Popocatepetl volcano celebrations to Lowry's Sunday Afternoon
Tuesday's best photos: From a marine iguana in Ecuador to tourists outside Kensington Palace
Monday's best photos: From Ryan Gosling's Oscars performance to Viking, winner of Crufts
Sunday's best photos: From the Saudi Grand Prix to Oscars preparations
Saturday's best photos: From hot air balloons in Canberra to Kuwait sports day marathon
Friday's best photos: From Port-au-Prince gang violence to a State of the Union protest