@ chris d
I do have noise reduction switched on. But @ 100 ISO how much noise could there possibly be to reduce?
I think the image looks the way it does because of the crop i have applied. If you want PM me your email and I will send you the original..new to the forum so don't know if its uploadable here.
@ David K
I'm not too upset about it,i see it as a challenge

. Like i said before this is something new for me, and i have already learnt heaps about photography and editing since i have started. Just looking for ways to improve even more.