Viewing the moon this way is breathtaking, and when it is in crescent form, binoculars reveal more of the contours and craters. At full moon this will be simultaneous with sunset. To watch the moonrise, find a view of the eastern horizon. Galloway Forest Park is designated as a dark sky zone. Here are my tips on embracing the dark: Nightwalking ![]() You don’t need to go out late, join guided walks or have expensive equipment – you just need a sense of adventure, some curiosity, and perhaps a willing accomplice. So perhaps the forthcoming reversion to Greenwich mean time as the clocks go back is the perfect moment to review our relationship with the dark. Darkness offers a sort of natural medicine too – releasing melatonin, which helps sleep, acts as an antioxidant and stimulates the immune system. The change in rhythm offers a sanctuary from to-do lists and deadlines, from clock-watching and schedules, and provides a conducive atmosphere for reflection and contemplation. The “otherness” of the dark, the mystery and unknown quality engender excitement and intrigue – and don’t underestimate the impact of simply beholding a confection of stars. I’ve spent hundreds of nights outside in a long career as outdoorsman, and have been consistently romanced by the night’s seduction. But even without them, the nightworld has many attractions. There is the nocturnal wildlife that emerges in the dark to escape persecution by daylight, and as a fruitful time to forage: bats, badgers and owls to name a few. Under the cover of darkness, our familiar environments are transformed into something mysterious, which means an array of treasures await those who step out of the comforting warmth and lights of home. But by shutting ourselves away in artificially lit homes we’ve become exiled from the enchantment of the night. ![]() A good attempt at vampire erotica, so 5 stars.Ever since 1880, when Joseph Swan’s home in north-east England was the first to be fitted with his newly invented incandescent electric lighting, natural darkness has been in decline. The women are what you would expect from a Playboy production with Madison Clark being naturally beautiful, and a welcome appearance by the statuesque Jennifer Ludlow. The actors acquit themselves well enough and there is a good script with a contemplative ending. More blood in the bloodsucking scenes would have been welcome but overall production values are quite high. Why this film has got such a low vote is a bit of a mystery. When Ryan finds out what Galen and Miranda really are, they are all set for a showdown but who will survive? There are twists and the outcome is not a foregone conclusion. Into this mix comes Ryan, (Brad Bartram) Jennifer's old flame who wants to restart their relationship. Across the street lives Jennifer, (Madison Clark) a dancer who captures Galen's attention when he sees her dancing almost naked. While Galen spends his time playing his piano, it is Miranda who is the one who actively searches for new victims and brings them back to their apartment. Moving on from there to LA, we find Miranda (Angelia High) and Galen (Kevin Spirtas) have taken up residence in a run-down part of the city. The action starts in a hospital with a bloody murder and the theft of the hospital's blood supply. This first film is from Mystique Films while the other two are from Indigo Entertainment. ![]() They all come under the Playboy brand and so they naturally contain a fair quota of sex and nudity. The other two films are called, unsurprisingly, Embrace the Darkness 2 and Embrace the Darkness 3. Embrace the Darkness is the first in a trilogy of sex and vampire films which makes up a three-DVD box-set.
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