Fisheye photos of Toronto have made their way on to blogTO in various capacities over the years, but it struck me the other day that we've yet to take a longer look at these super-distorted images -- an oversight that it's high time be addressed. Generally eschewed by contemporary fine art photographers, the fisheye lens, when used creatively, nevertheless offers a refreshing take on subject matter that otherwise might seem bland or played out.

Although it's possible to go pretty damn wide with a full frame camera and a 12mm rectilinear lens, the effect produced just isn't the same -- for better or worse. Architectural photographers who pride themselves on perfect perspective won't exactly swoon when they see photos like the ones below. But for those who like their images a little fun and a little funky, the fisheye lens might just be the ticket.

Check 'em out. Lead photo by tomms (subsequent credits below each image).

Photo by teriyakidonut.

Photo by [dcsphoto] .

Photo by FallingShaun.

Photo by Pavel M.

Photo by Vlade Shestakov.

Photo by Jen Tse.

Jen Tse.

Jen Tse.

teriyakidonut.

Photo by Daifuku Sensei.

Photo by Neil Ta | I am Bidong.

Photo by End User.