Is photography a good career to get into these days or in the future, ie. landscape, wildlife, travel, etc?

If your good at it then yes there will be always be a demand for it

If you wish to starve at times then photography would be a good choice.

Freelancing in photography is a way to go to earn more (unless you get a job as a photog for National Geo - the holy grail for most photographers)

However, be remember that you are but a sand in the beach when it comes to photography.

The best would outskill you

The professional wannabee photogs will sell themselves cheap and will outsell you.

Get a real steady career

Continue photography as a hobby

Tres is right -- it's a tough, competitive field and getting worse as everyone with a DSLR and a couple of lenses thinks "Hey, I'm good at this -- I should go pro." If you can go to Brooks or RIT for a few years, then assist as well-known photographer and find out how it's really done, a few more years, I'd say "try it." Otherwise, go into something more certain.

If your name's Joe McNally, yes. Otherwise, unless you are extremely skilled, talented and have the patience & inclination to build up years of good reputation then probably no.

Yes I think so. Im only starting out with courses covering general techniques both on 35mm and digital photosuite. Im not worried about where it's going to lead in terms of career yet, but I do know I have as much right to give it a go as all the soothsayers in here say that you shouldnt. I understand all you want is a bit of encouragement and a chance to see where it can lead, but all I can say from my own perspective is - take it one day at a time. Take lots of photos of different things, lots of experimenting, get involved in the local photography workshops, and it may surprise you just who knows what about getting into a trade. I would never discourage anyone from considering a creative art form as a means of lifestyle. The very best of luck! xo