Three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and me taking photos of birds and animals every time I pick up a camera. I love wildlife photography as, ever since I was a child, I've always been fascinated by the creatures that inhabit our beautiful planet. Whether that's a city pigeon or a wild African cheetah, I adore all creatures big and small.
When I test the best cameras, I always photograph swans, ducks and other birds in the river Avon near our office in Bath, U.K. Sometimes, I get lucky and come across a robin or two. But to get really up close and personal with wildlife without disturbing them, you need a long zoom or telephoto lens — and these don't come cheap. However, I've just tested one camera that doesn't break the bank and lets you capture stunning photos, and that's the Nikon Coolpix P1100.
