# f/8 and be there

> English word · Phrase

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

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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