I agree with the Jim's about the way we see. For me, everything that is not what I'm focusing on is soft and out of focus but I see it.
The lenses we speak about were from a time at the turn of the century. 1800's to 1900's when Pictoralism was flourishing. I personally see the word both ways. Both sharp and soft. No right or wrong way just how my feelings are expressed at the time with the image I have before me and how I feel about it. I would highly recommend the following book to those who enjoy this style and want to understand the history behind the great works and workers of this time period.
https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780...-and-his-world
It is a great read.
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