#dampier hashtag - Bluesky

@jnmet.bsky.social

2 months ago

Tropical Cyclone #Luana will strike the #Kimberley coast's #Dampier Peninsula Saturday afternoon, AWST. Luana will spread heavy rain southward across eastern #WesternAustralia Saturday into Wednesday. Storm will dissipate as it nears the Great Australian Bight around midweek.

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Michael

@mdstamper.bsky.social

2 months ago

The sitter is Harrieta Keōpūolani Nāhiʻenaʻena, an aliʻi of the House of Kamehameha and the sister of Kamehameha III (Kauikeaouli). Painted in 1825 by British artist Robert Dampier, the portrait balances Western oil-portrait conventions (modeled face, atmospheric distance, framed “view”) with Hawaiian symbols of sovereignty. The ʻahuʻula and kāhili are not decorative props. Instead, they are declarations of genealogy and chiefly authority, and place her within sacred protocol. She is a young Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) girl standing, facing left while meeting us with a steady, composed gaze. Her skin is warm medium-brown and her features are softly modeled, with dark eyes and closed lips. Her hair is dark and thick, gathered high with a narrow red band and falling in loose curls. She wears an ʻahuʻula (feather cape) in vivid blocks of red and golden yellow, arranged in angular shapes and edged with a deep black border. In both hands she holds a kāhili, the royal standard (a slender staff angled upward, topped with a full plume of pale, tawny feathers that flare like a soft fan). Behind her, the right side of the canvas is dense with shadowed greenery. To the left, the landscape opens to a low coastal plain with scattered palms, small thatched structures, and a wide band of ocean under a gray-blue sky streaked with faint pink clouds. The contrast of bright regalia against a subdued horizon keeps attention on her presence: a girl presented with the dignity and visual language of chiefly rank. Her direct, unsentimental gaze can feel quietly resistant because she is rendered for non-Hawaiian viewers, yet the featherwork insists on an Indigenous center of power. Seen against the coastal horizon with land, sea, and arriving ships, she becomes a reminder that the kingdom’s future was being negotiated in real time. Youth and rule coexist in this portrait via a girl holding the emblems of state as both an individual and a living continuation of her people.

"Nāhiʻenaʻena" (Sister of Kamehameha III) by Robert Dampier (British) - Oil on canvas / 1825 - Honolulu Museum of Art (Hawaii) #WomenInArt #RobertDampier #Dampier #HonoluluMuseumofArt #art #BlueskyArt #HawaiianRoyalty #KānakaMaoli #BritishArtist #BritishArt #HawaiianArt #PortraitofaGirl #artText

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blaqsbi.com

@blaqsbi.com

3 months ago

News/Opinion: Oop! Taina Williams gives a Chanel bag as a Christmas present in response to criticism. Taina Williams’ Open Letters About The Chanel Bag For ChristmasIn an interview with a live stream, Taina Williams dropped a few words for those who criticized her for receiving a Chanel bag for Christmas. While the comments were firm and respectful, they also highlighted Williams professionalism and respect for others opinions without being overly confrontational.The event took place on December 25th, a day marked by excitement as the holiday season approached. Williams was sharing moments of her family’s Christmas preparations, including how she received the Chanel bag. The Chanel bag, a crossbody-style mini top-handle bag, was a significant gift for the little girl in the photo.The comments from critics were aimed at addressing the criticism about the bags design and its association with the child. Williams responded by acknowledging the criticism but emphasizing her respect for others opinions. She mentioned that while the bag might have been seen as a novelty, it also served as a symbol of the child’s growth and independence.Williams’ response was both empathetic and professional. She acknowledged the criticism without sounding confrontational, which reflects her demeanor in other public appearances. Her comments were part of a broader effort to maintain a positive and respectful tone during the event.The Chanel bag became a focal point for the discussion, symbolizing Williams’ commitment to her family’s well-being. The comments also highlighted the importance of celebrating milestones and recognizing the growth of children, which is a theme that resonated with many in the room.Overall, Taina Williams’ comments were a testament to her professionalism and respect for others’ opinions. While she was firm on her words, she also showed empathy and understanding, making her presence both refreshing and inspiring at the holiday event.------#Celebs #emmy #EmmyLoveWright #featured #GHerbodaughterEmmy #socialmediareacts #TainaWilliams #TainaWilliamskids #viralvideo #watch

News/Opinion: Oop! Taina Williams gives a Chanel bag as a Christmas present in response to criticism.: Taina Williams’ Open Letters About The Chanel Bag For ChristmasIn an interview with a live stream, Taina Williams dropped a few words for those… #Dampier #Celebs #emmy #EmmyLoveWright #featured

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LykeShares

@lykeshares.bsky.social

4 months ago

Australia has world-class resources, but do we turn them into long-term wealth?

Norway used oil to build a $3T sovereign fund. Australia has one too, but ours isn’t built from mining royalties.

Credit: Google Earth; CSIRO
#Australia #Mining #Pilbara #Dampier #IronOre #LNG #Norway #ASX

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LykeShares

@lykeshares.bsky.social

4 months ago

Australia exported 20 years worth of gas in five.
83% now goes overseas, while local industry and households face rising prices.

We can power the world, but how do we keep it at home?

#Australia #Energy #Gas #LNG #WA #Dampier #Economy #Industry #Mining #Perth

Credit: Google Earth, Diego F. Parra