English Explanatory Dictionary

f/8 and be there

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Instead of focusing excessively on photographic technique, it is more important to be in the right place at the right time.

Word forms

f/8 and be there

Etymology

f/8 refers to an f-number of 8, which is considered a general-purpose aperture for all situations. Often attributed to street photographer Arthur Fellig; however, the origins of this saying are disputed.

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