The resemblance of our subalpine Elephanthead flowers to actual elephants reminds me of a deeper truth - namely, that every being is a variation on every other being. Thus, for example, a person is a human version of a mountain peak, and a mountain peak is a mountainous version of humanity!
Photo: An Elephanthead blooms next to Middle Blue Lake; San Juan Mountains, CO; August 10, 2013
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