The only thing i use on auto is the lens focus.
Ok so the tips for my next batch of upcoming refusals (lol) is higher f number and blur tool not noise removal if a little noise in sky only etc (can't afford to buy noise reduction software so i think i am stuck with what is in my psp9).
my ratio of acceptance at SS at the moment is atrocious, how i ever got in in the first place i have no idea now! though it is a new camera to me now, a full dslr not a point & shoot with manual settings.
thanks for the advice, i will try it out and let you know how i get on