framed is the latest work from one of the godfathers of British contemporary landscape photography. Almost paint-like in quality, Framed reflects Friel's extraordinary ability to reinvent his image-making and yet again produce a thrilling perspective on the notion of 'landscape'. david breen - triplekite 2015
what is most interesting is his ability to capture the movement of bodies to give them a genuine identity between torn violence and macabre reverie jennifer gori - beautiful bizarre magazine 2014
one of the most exciting people working in contemporary photography. his work is astounding, individual and inspiring sarah jarett - one camera one lens 2013
he finds something new for each subject, it somehow seems obvious – so easy for everyone to think in hindsight – so difficult for someone to discover in the first place mike jackson - ramblings about photography 2013
combining both the randon elemental wind and sea with the movement of the camera contrive to bring about his extraordinary images john umney - art magazine 2012