Wow, superb shot Steve! Beautifull detail in the bear and the snow, plus the reflection gives the picture a nice simmetry. I think that the central composition works, sinec the bear is looking at you and walking towards you, at least thats how the picture makes me feel. Though given those red eyes I wouldnt want to be near it:) How much did you overespose to compensate for the snow? Ah, just spotted the simmetry between the FG and BG, water with small ice in both. And of course, the raised paw.