candid

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

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“Hippias assured him there was something the matter with him. "Nothing, uncle! nothing!" said Richard, looking fiercely candid.”

— George Meredith, Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith

Clara, a Melbourne photographer, was known for her candid shots of quirky characters. One day, she spotted a man juggling flaming torches on Nnamdi Street. Without hesitation, Clara snapped away, capturing his fiery performance with her usual directness and clarity. The man winked, leaving a trail of sparks that spelled out "Candid Clara.

At the Souk el Tayeb market in Beirut, Mei's eyes met a street artist's as he sketched her portrait. Without hesitation, she remarked on his use of just three shades of gray, her candid comment making him pause and then nod appreciatively.

“Over a ten-year period, he made 30 records for a number of labels (Atlantic, Candid, Columbia, Impulse and others).”