Ampelmännchen - A Pedestrian Traffic Light Of The Former German Democratic Republic - Berlin February 2006

            One of the few symbols left of the former communist GDR, (East Germany), these pedestrian traffic lights have survived the changes to life since unification.

These crossing lights were introduced in 1961 and the 'Ampelmännchen' , a popular little man with a hat, survives in the former GDR and also graces many tourist souvenirs.

There are variations to the design, with a female version in some cities such as Dresden.

Some West German towns have also adapted the  'Ampelmännchen' on their pedestrian lights to replace the generic figures

I photographed this little man in Berlin in February 2006.

Taken in: Deutschland / Bundesland Berlin / Berlin (show map)

Taken on: February 18, 2006

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Camera: Olympus C-5000Z, f/5.6, 1/160 sec, 23.4mm, ISO 80 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Olympus C-5000Z
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.006 sec (1/160)
Focal Length:	23.4mm
ISO:	80
Exposure Bias:	-0.657 EV
Flash:	Auto, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Creative (Slow speed)
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Contrast:	High
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	CAMEDIA Master 4.10
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