European Oak in November

This European Oak managed to keep it's leaves in spite of the winds from hurricane Sandy.  This painting was done on a black background on a lineny surface.  Interesting texture!  are those weeds in the front too centred?
I have found that all the painting done plein air at this time of year have a somber dreary tone.  That's not necessarily the way it feels when I'm out there.  The skies are certainly challenging in purples, oranges and pinks.  Maybe it's the freezing fingers influencing the painting.