My wife and I had a lovely time in Key West for our 20th anniversary. It was February, so the weather was warm but mild, and the streets weren’t too busy.
Leading up to the trip, everyone spoke about how you just HAD to visit Duval Street. We did, and it was nice, but renting bikes and exploring the island away from the crowd is the best way to experience Key West. The excitement and chaos is there when you want it, but a few streets back is quiet and subdued – plus that’s where all the iguanas hang out.
I carried my Nikon FE2 everywhere, paired with the Nikon AF NIKKOR 24-85mm f/2.8-4 D lens I ordered from KEH specifically for this adventure. It is a large lens, and heavier than I expected, but it’s fast for a zoom, performs well enough of a film camera, and is stupidly flexible when it comes time to frame up a shot. In spite of its heft, it has become my go-to lens for travel.
Most of the photos I took on this trip were on Lomography Color Negative 800 ISO film. It has prominent grain and soft color rendering, perfect for a nostalgic beach vibe. It also does well when converted to black and white, should the image call for it. I got a few favorites from this trip, and would love to go back for more.
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