Loveland Pass Marsh Marigold in early bud, sometimes called Elk's Lip (Psychrophila leptosepala)

Loveland Pass Sky Pilot (Polomonium viscosum), also known as skunkweed. One of my favorite of the alpines - blooms early, and please don't put it to your nose to smell; pollinated by flies - need I say more?!?!?!

Hmm . . . what IS that photographer doing on the ground? (Thanks, Randy!)