I'll assume this is Bryce 4. In Bryce 4 shadows made by the light alone can/will be gradual(soft). Shadows coming off objects, or in this case an objects bumps (from the bump map) will be harsh. This is just the nature of Bryce 4. I don't know of any workaround other than getting Bryce 5 and using soft shadows. Anyone else?

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