I've been taking advantage of what has been mostly overcast skies. In general this type of light is"flat" and doesn't do much to complement your subject matter.
At the same time, if the cloud cover isn't too dense, the sun will break through form time to time. The clouds are in a sense acting as a huge softbox and restricting the contrast ratio.
This makes for good lighting, depending on your subject matter, such as cars, or water, or most anything with a reflective surfaces. Gone are the specular highlights that are often a challenge to photograph around, or control.
Thank you Nature.
What's required is time, patience and watching the cloud cover for breaks that work in your favor.
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