british colour blind painter who bought a camera in 2006 and hasn't painted since.

shortlisted for the sunday times landscape photographer of the year for the last 4 years, and won a judge's choice award in 2011.

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    +gAbY+ says:

    "I have not written this before because I always thought you were way too big for me to add anything.
    You are definitely big. I think I once said that it is almost as if you do not belong to Flicker, but instead to museums and art galleries, but I’m grateful that you are because I can see what you do.
    My favourite photos, without a hint of doubt."

    25th August, 2011

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    daruma* says:

    "There are certain photographers whose work leaves me in awe. They aren't role models because I know that they're of a standard to which I cannot aspire. But I can sit back and enjoy their work and delight in their journey of discovery. You're one of these, Chris, and so thank you for the pleasure."

    18th January, 2011

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    TommyOshima says:

    "an endless and constant inspiration"

    26th November, 2010

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    O-Ren Ishii (Giorgio) says:

    "Chris is an Artist."

    5th September, 2009

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    Rundadar says:

    "Each capture is unique. And yet, there are so many of them. Superb!"

    16th March, 2009

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    dougchinnery.com says:

    "Chris has become a favorite photographer of mine over recent months. He has an ability to see the world around us in a surreal and unique way and we are blessed that he has the ability to capture what he sees with his camera. His use of monochrome images depicting a world of tones, humour and changing depth is something I really admire and aspire to. I love his use of tilt and shift lenses to create points of focus. I love his ability to capture the 'decisive moment'. I love the fact he has opened to me a whole new world of photographic possibilities. This photographer is one to watch."

    24th April, 2009

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    imitation_of_life says:

    "What can I say...one of a few photographers I´m always looking at his work here at flickr. Always bringing something new here. I really apreciate that"

    30th April, 2009

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    Ördögpeti says:

    "Flickr should write a script to automatically fave his pics as soon as he uploads them. Just try to imagine the amount of time that could be saved this way!

    :)"

    29th May, 2009

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    Catherine... says:

    "
    such an amazing..
    a phenomenal
    eye
    you have
    mr chrisfriel!"

    10th August, 2009

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    Emre Ucar says:

    "Chris is so talented in seting up the composition and measuring the light. His B&W's are excellent in terms of contrast. You can find evry tone of the black and whites in his photos. The way he measures the light and utilize it is just perfect. I do adore him. You must have a look at his stream and then you'll be be addicted to his stream."

    3rd December, 2008

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    Chris (archi3d) says:

    "Chris is definitely an Artist with a big "A".
    Each picture is a magnificent vision of a part of our Planet.
    I don't understand how he knows to capture such perspective and pictorial benefits in places you couldn't expect with.
    A very accurate sense in lighting, composition and dramatic atmosphere, but in every picture, a simple and great beauty.
    A Master Painter."

    8th October, 2008

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    Dirk Delbaere says:

    "chrisfriel's photostream is a a constant source of inspiration to me. I found his artwork a few days ago and I often return to enjoy.You will find great black and white photos, very calm,a clear style. There is always a great mood. His photos are real masterpieces, I can look at them for hours. The next step should be a book.

    Greetings

    B. Next"

    26th September, 2008

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    Jaime Frias Gutiérrez says:

    "Chris, el poder observar tus trabajos queda en mi una sensación de profunda admiración, no solo por el hecho de poder decir lo hermosas que estas son, sino la inmensidad de lecturas que se le pueden dar. Cada una de tus fotos reflejan ideas conceptuarles de una sólida composición, me refiero a la capacidad nata que tienes de capturar la trascendencia de lo común y lo poco cuidadosos que somos muchas veces con los pequeños detalles, estos que nos hacen ver una imagen no solo como lo que son, sino que para detenerse a preguntar muchas veces el porque de nuestros actos, pensamientos y quizás el porque de nuestra existencia.
    Como dicen por hay, las mejores fotos son las que se toman sin cámara… es por esto que imagino cada uno de los lugares y situaciones en los cuales te has dispuesto a comenzar un nuevo trabajo, imaginando todas las cosas que pasan por tu mente en aquellos momentos. Eso es una de las cosas más destacables de tus obras, el poder hacernos imaginar como espectadores tu forma de ver la vida.

    Estas son nada más que las palabras sinceras de un chico de 17 años de Valdivia, Chile que admira tus trabajos.


    Saludos afectuosamente desde Valdivia, Chile


    Jaime Frías Gutiérrez."

    19th August, 2008

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    Luis Montemayor says:

    "Your work is just amazing, love the world you capture with your camera, it seems like you have pause the world and show us the beauty of it. Everything is also very dreamy (dreamlike), like if the world was empty with no soul in only for your subjects."

    18th August, 2008

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    Dolcemente111 says:

    "I could spend days in your photostream getting lost in your images.. your work is truly timeless.

    You have such an eye, and an *exceptional* ability to convey mood and make an impact with every picture you take."

    28th June, 2008

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    reconstruction says:

    "i bet nature salutes you for how you portrait her... your work is brilliant in every form, one of the best in b & w."

    16th June, 2008

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    una cierta mirada says:

    "Un trabajo impresionante, con la luz justa y con un sentido personal y preciso de la composición."

    11th June, 2008

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    ribe says:

    "amazing work, stunning compositions and beautiful black & whites."

    8th February, 2008

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    reggiowild says:

    "Your pics just froze time and space enanched by the stunning b&w tones.Great photographer."

    16th January, 2008

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    * sup ress * says:

    "ce stream est
    magique
    féérique
    je ne sais plus comment je suis tombée dessus
    un des hasards de flickr
    je suis amoureuse de chacune de ces images
    une drogue"

    21st November, 2007

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    zenchick3 says:

    "The word "masterpiece" comes to mind when viewing chrisfriel's stream! I've just recently come into contact with this amazing black and white photographer and I find that his "art " haunts me long after I fave his captures! I love coming to his stream for I'm always treated with outstanding tones, lines,depth and texture! I look forward to see what this keen eyed artist has in store. :)"

    9th November, 2007

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    nilsfilm says:

    "got into photography only recently and has built up a fantastic portfolio of images that capture home and away in his own unique style.

    not bad at sound either..........."

    5th November, 2007

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    Marco Bianchi says:

    "His B&Ws are simply amazing. Everytime a stop in front of one of them, I feel free to dream."

    26th September, 2007

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    Gianmarco Lodi says:

    "not a moment photographer but an eternal photographer the risk of being enchanted by the endless space"

    23rd September, 2007

Name:
CHRIS FRIEL
Joined:
August 2007
Website:
chrisfriel.co.uk