William (Bill) Armstrong's photos with the keyword: potential

Before the prairie smoke plant opens its blossoms its pods look like the one in the lower right of this image. The one in the centre is about to open into full blossom.

Amaryllis bulbs were scarce around Christmas time, but we found this one in February. As the days grew longer this one responded to the afternoon sun with several gorgeous blooms, with more on the way. I estimate this one was another day or two away from looking when I took this.