Tom

 

I don’t think that in this type of image barrel distortion will be that apparent if at all, like Gradient said strong horizontals and verticals will emphasize it, especially at frame edges where the frame is straight and barrel distortion is more visible.

 

Landscapes will show it less than most subjects, as there are seldom defined lines.

 

Don’t forget, that close work done with a wide lens will make it look more visable.

 

One last thing I would mention, barrel distortion is sometimes mistaken in vast wide scenes (say looking out to sea) where the horizon can be several miles wide on the frame, where you actually see the curvature of the earth as opposed to distortion.

 

Dust Bunnies! lol never heard that expression before!

Enola

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