Week in pics: oceanic views and cultural festivities

A bee collects pollen in Germany.

A man in a traditional Bavarian outfit takes part in an Oktoberfest parade in Munich, Germany.

Birds wait for a traditional bird-singing competition to begin in Thailand.

A surfer enjoys the moment before entering the water at Terrigal on the New South Wales Central Coast in Sydney, Australia.

Ricky Gervais has an emotional moment onstage during the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

Sumo wrestlers hold up crying babies during a 'Baby-cry Sumo' event in Japan. The event is said to bring good health to the crying babies.

A driver climbs out of his crashed Formula One car during a race in Singapore.

A couple (and a dog) enjoy the view as they sit in front of the Han river is Seoul, South Korea.

A model gets dolled up backstage ahead of the Philipp Plein show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016 in Milan, Italy.

Dancers perform at a march for religious freedom in Brazil.

A mini dachshund takes part in a Best Dressed Dachshund competition to celebrate Oktoberfest in Melbourne.

People arrive at the Tu Hwnt I'r Bont Tearooms, on the banks of the River Conwy, in Llanrwst, north Wales as Autumn officially begins in the United Kingdom.

A smiling Pope Francis is escorted by U.S. President Barack Obama after arriving from Cuba at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Francis will be visiting Washington, New York City and Philadelphia during his first trip to the United States as Pope.

A man dressed as a jester jumps into the air excitedly during the traditional costume parade at the Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, southern Germany.