I don’t recall the first time I had a cannoli. I do remember eating the most incredible cannoli in 1996 while in Venice. It was amazing. Since then, I’ve held a special space in my stomach for this delicate Italian dessert. I’ve enjoyed some good one’s since, but none quite compare.
A cannoli from Rome
So of course I took this sugar appreciation to the next level. I created a Flickr group.
It’s simply called Cannoli, and you can access it, here. I started this group almost three years ago during a long layover at La Guardia airport. I adore Flickr and I was thinking of creating a group that would be fairly unique. Surprisingly, cannoli was available. I formed it and searched through Flickr looking for cannoli images, but not finding many. I invited as many as I could to the new group.
From Flickr user lismi171
There a reason I’m writing about Flickr. I started my new job at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week and I’ve been thinking a lot about digital content and online outlets – such as Flickr, and I’ve already started devising some unique approaches for involving Flickr in our online strategies – specifically how we can engage fans in innovative ways. Stay tuned for updates on IMS and the online arena (especially Flickr sets and groups). But back to the cannoli (wiki definition, here).
Since the group launched, the number of cannoli images has increased dramatically. I spent part of tonight viewing some of the images, selecting my favorites and inviting them to join this group. It’s already growing. I like Flickr for this reason. It’s members are committed, community-driven and willing to participate. Not to mention the talented photographers.
The cannoli is a simple yet complicated dessert. It’s delicate and robust. It’s crunchy yet soft. It’s like life.
So enjoy my dorky Flickr group, upload some images and in the words of Peter Clemenza:
“Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.”
Tags: Cannoli, daniel incandela, Dessert, Flickr, IMS, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Peter Clemenza, The Godfather