10 Classy Examples Of ISO Grain Effect

Photography is a blend of various moods. Each and every setting of your camera produces a different effect. As you capture the motion with high shutter speed and obtain narrow DOF with aperture settings, you can add grainy effect to your pictures by shooting them at high ISO. Even though the ‘thumb rule’ says “avoid noise and grains”, the grainy effect at times add to the beauty of your photographs. Here are 10 examples that highlight the fact that high ISO creates interesting effects.

1. Foggy boy by Kr. B.
   

   Foggy boy by Kr. B.

2. By the Bright High ISO Light of the Moon by Cogdogblog
   

   By the Bright High ISO Light of the Moon by Cogdogblog

3. Canon 5D mark II test High ISO by Avanotterloo
   

   Canon 5D mark II test High ISO by Avanotterloo

4. The Smile by Onkel Wart
   

   The Smile by Onkel Wart

5. Aged house by SantiMB
   

   Aged house by SantiMB

6. Looking At You by Bram & Vera
   

   Looking At You by Bram & Vera

7. Castle Ward Pinhole Effect by Etrusia UK
   

   Castle Ward Pinhole Effect by Etrusia UK

8. Alone. Empty. Hollow. by έŁέ¢τяøиί¢ έγέ
   

   Alone. Empty. Hollow. by έŁέ¢τяøиί¢ έγέ

9. Foggy night by Vickyvs
   

   Foggy night by Vickyvs

10. Lock of the God by Andrew Turner
    

    Lock of the God by Andrew Turner

Note: All pictures used under a creative commons license.

So, next time you are shooting at low light don’t worry to shoot at high ISO as it can add to your experience of capturing retro, classy and nostalgic moods.