I like looking at birds and waterfalls.
And after thirty years of using binoculars, I like Steiners.
I typically destroy two pairs of binoculars every year performing bird surveys across the Interior West. So I can't purchase anything too expensive.
My brand of choice is the Nikon Monarch. It's a mid-level pair of binoculars with good clarity and not too expensive.
I prefer 10 x 42, even though they can get a bit heavy.