Our shutterbug headed out to Coney Island and Brooklyn Bridge Park for some very serious photojournalism on Wednesday, capturing Brooklynites cooling off the sweltering heat.
Come to think of it, these photos all seem to have something in common, but we can’t quite put our fingers on it…

Wheely hot: Brooklynites headed to the shores of Coney Island as temperatures soared on May 25.
Photo by Paul Martinka

Quick dip: Literally hot chicks cool off in Coney Island.
Photo by Paul Martinka

Shore thing: These beach bums enjoyed Wednesday’s temperatures at Coney Island, while the rest of us suffered at work.
Photo by Paul Martinka

Treading the boards in style: This Board-walker didn’t let the weather cramp her style.
Photo by Paul Martinka