I had painted direct sunlight a few times before but I wanted something more impressive and eye-catching. I like the composition of the sun and it’s rays balanced on the other side by the dark hawthorn and its branches. And the clouds and long grasses picking up on the light in between.
eastcorkpainter 
Though I do appreciate the more fanciful artwork you do, your subjects of leaves and skies draw the viewer into the intimate and emotional grandeur (respectfully) they portray. You do very good work.