I really can't figure out where I fall into category between am or pro in the planning aspect. I don't really plan on shooting say a flock of geese in the fog or leaves on sand. I generally pick an area and then see what I find that interests me. Like Misha's comment above, if I plan to go shoot Tommy Tankcar, 10 chances out of 9, I'm gonna run across something that I find way more interesting to shoot and my pre-concieved plans are moot, so basicaly I just go and let spontneity be my guide...IMHO