
CNN's roundup of this week's top photography includes Paris fashion, fireworks and a flock of seagulls. From Afro-Mexicans to the 1939 Tour de France, explore CNN's best photo galleries from this week. Each slide links out to the full story for an in-depth look at the world around us.

Drone Aerial Photography Contest —
This year's Drone Aerial Photography Contest received more than 5,000 entries from around the world, in categories ranging from Places to Dronies (drone selfies). Ricardo Matiello's photo "Above the mist," seen here, was the most-liked photo in this year's contest.

Mexico's hidden people —
An estimated 200,000 Africans were brought to Mexico under slavery, which ended in the country in 1829. Photographer Mara Sanchez Renero examines the plight of the Afro-Mexicans, who she says remain a marginalized and often forgotten part of Mexico's identity.

Robert Capa at the 1939 Tour de France —
For "Throwback Thursday," we look at world-famous war photographer Robert Capa's photos from the 1939 Tour de France bicycle race.

Look at me! —
This week we selected 25 selfies that we think you shouldn't miss, including this one of comedian Reggie Watts with a bag on his head.

What a shot! —
Check out some of the most amazing moments in sports this week, including the U.S. soccer team winning the Women's World Cup.

Princess Charlotte —
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge was christened on Sunday, July 5. Here, her big brother Prince George peeks over the lip of her carriage.

Pope tours South America —
Pope Francis is on an eight-day tour of South America, focusing on the plight of the poor.

Growing up in darkness —
Some children in Maputo, Mozambique, are forced to literally grow up in darkness as they find themselves seeking refuge in places without electricity. The project is particularly personal for photographer Mario Macilau, a Maputo native who befriended the street kids and earned their trust.

Pluto on the horizon —
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft snapped a new photo of Pluto and one of its moons, Charon, from about 3.7 million miles away on Wednesday, July 8. The spacecraft, launched in 2006, is scheduled to make its closest approach to Pluto on July 14. See more at CNN.com/Photos.





