It is a joyous sight to behold Amaltas trees in full bloom, as the bright yellow flowers light up the entire neighbourhood. In my home state, these yellows combine the reds of the Gulmohars and Palash flowers, and the purples of Jacarandas to form a beautiful backdrop  to Bihu – the Assamese spring festival.

Back here in Delhi, I am lucky to be living in an area with a profusion of Amaltas trees across the neighbourhood. So every season sees me walking around with my camera in hand like a man possessed – trying to capture on camera what what my eyes see – beautiful droplets of yellow gold tapering down from every branch as some fresh new leaves spice up the scene with their reds, orange and green hues.

Here is this season’s catch!

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