It comes as little surprise that Cooling off Party, Seattle (below) nabbed the top prize in the GayCities summer vacation photo challenge. Not only is it a great composition, but it shows that great summer combination: water, sun and dancing–all in one. We are pleased to present the winning shots, 1-6, followed by comments from our esteemed jury. Check out the full slide show of the summer shots, with awesome photos submitted by members across the globe, from Buenos Aires to Jamaica to Hawaii.

Grand Prize winner: Cooling Off Party by GayCities member jglsongs. (Prize: Two nights at any Kimpton Hotel)
This looks like a fantastic party and I really enjoy how I feel that I am there when I look at the photo.–Crescent Diamond
Its been so hot this Summer that even Seattle is feeling the heat! What better way to cool off than to hang with your fellow queers down by the local watering hole? [literally!] The ultimate Stay-cation.–Glenn Gaylord
Singing and dancing in the rain!–Moxy Hart
Unusual mix of people and water–very cool.–Jed Bell


