In the past year, Queerty shutterbugs have taken their cameras to bars, clubs and beaches all around the world, capturing unique characters in our nightlife-photo feature, Party Haus. We also brought you stunning images taken at international Pride parades, recorded moments in gay-rights history (like the day when gays and lesbians could officially wed in New York State) and honored LGBTs taking part in political rallies and demonstrations.

Want to see your photos on Queerty in 2012? Send us your submissions!

Click through for a slideshow of photos seen on Queerty throughout 2011

Ascension photo by Jeffrey James Keyes