Analysis

Taking images of bears sounds like a breeze but there are some challenges.

Obstacles like screens and dirty windows can interfere, block or detract from the subject in the window.

Unpredictable weather, like sudden sunshine, can battle your camera settings, as well as paraphernalia around the window that can be a distraction.

Even on a cloudy day reflections can be difficult to work around and a distraction in the image.  I found reflections can work with or against your image to either take away from, OR add interest to, and also represent the barrier between the inside and the outside world. I think the reflections in the following images are more successful in this nature and add to the picture instead of detracting.  

 I love the window-like-bars effect, also the reflection of the chain in this image. Also in the reflection of the chain-link fence in the image below. These subtle reflections add an extra dimension to the images.   
  

 While the reflections in this last window are strongly visible the bear is still easily identified as the main subject.  As the reflections represent the outside world, it is almost like he is trying to reach through but is prevented.  


All images ©Bren Slade 2020