I had a "get off my lawn" moment. Some out of towners (see!) were kayaking and blasting a radio, asking each other if there were any fish in the lake. When It started to rain they left.
People from around these parts don't know that the rain usually only lasts less than an hour and is intermittent.
With the last bit of light the Heron caught a fish and looked at me as if to say, "get off my lake".

This Heron and I sat in the rain until it got dark. Shots a bit grainy because of inexperience and the lack of light.

I understand your comment on being against the idea. But you also pointed out "some photographers personal style is well-defined and identifiable".
hence I am asking which or who is the photographer that you know, who has a clearly identifiable style and what are the particulars of his style that makes it identifiable.

Because I believe, that is where categorizing things becomes useful if not important.
Categorizing is understanding things on a deeper level. If i love a certain style, then understanding what is the essence or make-up that produce such style means i can re-create what i love and enjoy it more.