Barrell Distortion

For those of you who don't speak "photo geek", barrell distortion is the rounding effect that is caused by the edges of the barrell on the lens of your camera. This shot happens to have just a slight barrell distortion which drives some photographers nuts but happens to be a favorite effect of mine when photographing patient rooms. It makes me think of the tunnel vision you might experience in the midst of a panic attack, which I would say is a common occurrence in a psych ward.