Strange reflection in shadow with PBR + Distant Light

[cchipont]

When using PBR material and upon adding a Distant Light I get a strange brightness in the shadowed area under the cubic shaped object.

In the first render this can't be observed:

In the second one, upon adding a PBR material to the plane:

Is this a bug? Maybe @Martin can you provide some insight on this?

Thanks

Chris

 

[frank beckmann]

This is correct - because your reflective floor material will "mirror" (reflect) light under the cubic shape.

Cheers
Frank