2026 Road Trip Home – Day 1

Yesterday was take off day and we logged nine hours on the road with only quick rest stops.

Texas is a big state and because we’re headed up to the panhandle, we’re taking the longest route from south to north.

It’s bluebonnet time in Texas and the state flower was abundant on the roadsides and in fields along the way. My feature photo was on the way by, so more blurred than I like but it gives you the idea.

Here are a few more “on the way by” photos.

I had to do a white balance correction on them, because of the tinted windows in our truck.

Mason, TX Courthouse

My Moment 58 mmTele Lens for iPhone does a pretty good job of bringing things closer and at the same time, reducing blur. It’s my favourite attachment for shooting from a moving vehicle.

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15 responses to “2026 Road Trip Home – Day 1”

  1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

    A very colorful and fun start to your long trip home! Great photos, Terry!🪻

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    1. Terry Avatar

      Thanks, Elena! I’m happy you’re enjoying.

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  2. Charla Avatar

    That attachment did a great job! Safe travels!

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    1. Terry Avatar

      Thanks, Charla! Yes, those external lenses make a big difference in some situations.

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  3. Betty Avatar

    Love the bluebonnets! Perfect timing! Safe travels!

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    1. Terry Avatar

      I love them too, Betty! Thanks for the safe travels wishes!

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  4. explorenewness Avatar

    Nice photos! I really should look into getting an iPhone lens, since space is really tight in our carryon bags. Safe travels north!

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    1. Terry Avatar

      I love my external lenses, Lenore. I have three. I got rid of my big Nikon camera and lenses back in 2019 and have no regrets. Not only does it save space, but it saves carrying around heavy equipment. Thanks for your kind compliments and well wishes!

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  5. Forestwood Avatar

    The courthouse is a very grand building. You captured it well. 9 hours is a long drive. Have fuel prices skyrocketed over there as they have here?

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    1. Terry Avatar

      Thank you for the compliment on the courthouse photo. Many of the old courthouses in the USA and Canada are grand buildings. Fuel prices have gone up here too, Amanda.

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  6. Edward Ortiz Avatar

    Great photos, as always. Safe travels to Canada, Terry.

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    1. Terry Avatar

      Thank you, Edward!

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      1. Edward Ortiz Avatar

        You’re very welcome.

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  7. annemariedemyen Avatar

    Great photos from a moving vehicle. It looks like an interesting route. Have a good trip and welcome home to Canada. ☺️

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    1. Terry Avatar

      Thanks, Anne! It’s always fun to take a new route and see new things. We try to do that every trip to Texas, both ways.

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