if my images are on the soft side it is because that is what I like. Sometimes they are super sharp--if you look at my flicker feed you will find both. At this time I am trending to gentleness. It also happens that my more recent images are cell phone images since I don't work with my larger Nikon when I am walking with my husband. First priority is time with him--if I see something I like, it is a quick snap. Thanks for looking.