Not sure what this little flower is (possibly a
columbine variety?), but it was a nice contrast
against the green ground cover.
[it IS a Columbine, thanks, Linda S! I mean Janis...]
It's only about a half-inch wide on about a 8-10
inch stem. Found at approx. 4000-5000 feet
elevation in low grassy area. Seems to bud,
then flip over as it blossoms.