Snowyowl auto settings will nearly always give disappointing results no matter what you are photographing as it just isnt accurate enough and often tends to over or under expose. Less that six months ago I used exactly the same outfit that you are using now without a filter and got excellent results. The 18-55mm is great for close up work though i never rated the focus for landscapes. I think it really needs a tripod for best results. The 300mm usm maynot be as fast as the more expensive lenses but should still give excellent sharpness in the right conditions. In my view successful photography isnt about using expensive equiptment (although obviously these can make it easier) but it is all about the way it is used. Anyone can get the very best from lenses if used properly.
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