Sometimes when you have been doing a lot of studio painting you need to get out no matter what the weather. I painted this outside on a day that was very gray and dull.  I was surprised at how much color existed in the flat light.  The grasses were a pale ocher and the tree trunk was a kaleidescope of orange, purple, blue and green.   I couldn't feel my fingers or toes after awhile but it still felt good to get out.