I much rather capture the emotion behind an elusive moment than the perfectly focused and lit photo. But, one can always be greedy and shoot for both!
Architectural
I hesitate to call my photos of buildings "Architectural" shots. Mainly because some building are not just architectural masterpieces. Some building are the places we live, hangout or shelter in. Some times we call them "home".
Animals
We acknowledge each other. It doesn't matter if it is your neighbors dog or a moose in the forest... we knowledge each other! I want my camera to capture that "hello" or "who are you" or "what are you doing". I wish I knew!