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The Charge of the White Brigade (Food 2 of 6)

Posted by Illuci (Hurdegaryp, Netherlands) on 20 November 2007 in Food & Cuisine and Portfolio.

Recently my wife Janine and I went to a party where this picture was taken. The light was lousy, my flash too weak . My camera and I weren't suited for these occasions but some pictures were interesting just because of the camera and photographer deficiencies. I still have to practice a lot, so I have to visit many parties :)

About the blurredness: It's choosing either a higher ISO and get pixels blurred, or this ISO (100) and get blurredness by motion. I think it's also the kind of camera here, with an outdated sensor quality. On the other hand what's against a bit blurredness, especially if you want to give an impression? Compare this with a good charcoal drawing...

The kitchen and restaurant staff are called "white" and "black" brigade in jargon because their work reminds of the military way of working (hence the title): one is in charge, everybody knows their job at any given time, no discussions. Most of these people love their jobs very much: working with high quality recipes and food ingredients, to give the guest a pleasant evening, dinner or lunch. It's a shame that, except in very exclusive and expensive restaurants, their payment and working conditions (times, no work security) are the worst of all industries. The people you see here are students from the Hotel Management School working in their free time to earn for their room rent or books. Although they are the black brigade they wear white shirts, I think the catering company they work for has the same uniform for everybody, which is a golden idea because it enhances the required team spirit. So: The charge of the white brigade!

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SONY CYBERSHOT
1/50 second
F/2.1
ISO 100
10 mm