Expensive hobby?

So, these last two photos I posted were taken with my new telephoto (70-300 mm) lens. I am quite impressed by its capabilities although I haven't figured it out completely yet.

Photography proves to be an expensive hobby unless you are able to make money off it. And I've actually spent more than I can afford. Well, I had the money at the moment but it was actually meant for other things. And I feel the lens was a good investment although some in my vicinity would disagree and would call me reckless and selfish. And they would probably be right but the fact is, I don't care!

I love my new lens!