Combined with the warm color this is an attractive and often dramatic light. Indirect sunlight produces a softer light. On overcast but bright days, or when the sun disappears behind a cloud, shadows become faint and contrast is reduced making it possible to record details in all parts of the composition. Colors are saturated and rich especially in subjects close to the camera. Rain, mist and fog produce an even softer fight.
Shadows disappear, contrast is very low and colors are muted.
If the cloud cover is heavy and light levels are low the light will be dull and flat. Except for when the sun is absolutely directly above your subject there will be a better side to photograph your subject from. As the color of light changes through the day, so too does the direction of light. Considering where light strikes your subject will improve your pictures significantly. This occurs when the sun is directly in front of your camera.