here are some pictures i took of what it looks like to me... the only way i can find any help in resolving the problem is using the specular maps option in graphics.
... but this is what the non - specular looks like.

notice that some of the objects are just pitch black outlines.
here are 4 speculars that i took.
This second one is a picture of a pile of boxes that is normally pitch black i dont know why it wasnt this time.

notice that the objects arent pitch black and you can see parts of them but they are still dark as hell.