People, animals, and even inanimate objects change over time. But if you see them regularly, spotting the differences isnโt all that easy. Day in and day out, even over many years, they look much the same to you. But by comparing photos, the things our eyes perceive as subtle suddenly become significant.
For instance, have you ever had a friend you hadnโt seen in 15 years? Then, you go to visit, and you canโt believe just how different they look. Or perhaps you go back to a lake you fished at while a child but now as an adult, there are big changes. The landscape isnโt all that familiar due to mature trees and a shifting shoreline.
These 66 photos are perfect examples of just how much people, animals, and things transform over the years. We hope you enjoy.
1. The fading dog
As you can see, this dogโs unique markings around its eyes made it a standout. Like most pet owners, this person took photos throughout the years. Now, 10 years later, you can see just how much the large, dark spots have faded.
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Reddit/short-_-cakes
2. Same subject mattersโฆdifferent look
These two photos contain the same father, daughter, dog, and cat. The one on the top was taken in 2008 and the one on the bottom in 2018. The only thing that hasnโt changed that much is the cat but everything else looks quite different.
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Reddit/likeallstuff
3. A span of 15 years
While visiting Ninh Binh Vietnam in 2005, a man allowed a four-year-old boy to sit on his water buffalo. When the family returned to the same place this year, they came across the same man who still had the same water buffalo. In the first photo, the man looks so large compared to the small child but now, itโs reversed.
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Reddit/untoastedbagel
4. A perfect recreation
Whatโs so remarkable about this photo is the woman has the same facial expression and hand configuration in both photos. But over the years as a married couple, this now grandma and grandpa look like two different people.
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5. Pretty amazing
Some people probably remember seeing a small tree growing near this railing. But today, the once sapling has completely grown around it. Incredibly, the tree is still alive.
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Reddit/clickybyro2757
6. Favorite notes
When playing the piano for so long, this individual didnโt pay much attention to the keys. But as time passed, it became obvious which notes the person preferred playing. These arenโt dirty, just completely worn down.
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Reddit/ShinigamiDady
7.Just a short time
In some instances, the power of time consists of only 11 days. This green tree transformed into one with beautiful orange leaves in less than two weeks.
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Reddit/LazuliBunting32
8. Trading places
Twenty years ago, while still young, this boy had the honor of being the Best Man at his dadโs wedding. Recently, they swapped places. This time, the father was the Best Man at his sonโs wedding.
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Reddit/someoftheanswers
9. From sad to stunning
Although these two photos were only taken five months apart, the difference is beyond amazing. When her doctor put her on the right acne medication, her skin cleared up beautifully. At her graduation, she looked radiant.
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Reddit/pastabeans
10. A definite pattern
When someoneโs working, especially doing something like cutting hair, theyโre not focused on the floor. But then, an individual pointed it out, which clearly showed just how much walking around the chair this barber did over the years.
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Reddit/DaxelW
11. Still best friends
In this photo, not only is there a stark difference between the boy whoโs now a man but also his best friend. With his pup 15 years old, this guy says both of them are still going strong. They have an unbreakable bond.
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Reddit/Bri621
12. The Tin Man, Dorothy, and the Cowardly Lion
On Halloween 21 years ago, this brother and his two sisters dressed up as three characters from the Wizard of Oz. They decided to do it again but this time as adults. The one thing that didnโt change? Their sense of fun.
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Reddit/jordsimill
13. Who knew?
We donโt know about you, but we had no idea that snails could get so big. Whatever diet this woman has her pet on is certainly doing its job. This fellow went from having a 1.6-inch shell to one thatโs 6.7 inches in less than a year.
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Reddit/mossydeerbones
14. It still works
Thereโs a good chance that as this spoon was passed down through four generations no one gave much thought to its appearance. But in looking at the photo, you can see itโs been used to mix a lot of food over the years.
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Reddit/Alta1971
15. Itโs enormous
Those little turtles that people buy at pet stores are so cute. Sure, this guy knew his pet was growing, it wasnโt until he compared a photo of when his turtle turned 17 that he realized just how much. That thingโs massive and still cute.
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Reddit/Isaiah44nez
16. Rebuilding from the WWII era
This young man had his photo taken at the Arno River in Florence, Italy in 2014, the same spot where his grandfather sat in 1944. Although the buildings still have the same shapes, you can see theyโve been rebuilt and new ones added.
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Reddit/Wisawasa
17. If only it could talk
Thereโs no way to tell who this shoe once belonged to or how long its been sitting deep within the forest, but itโs definitely changed. The person who took this photo stumbled upon it while taking a walk.
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Reddit/Nasobema
18. Sunshine versus shade
This is one of those things that people see every day yet they donโt really notice anything out of the ordinary. But then when looking at a photo, it becomes evident that only half of the fence gets sunshine while the other half stays in the shade.
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Reddit/smallsnail89
19. Is this even real?
At first glance, this catโs face is so perfect she looks more like a stuffed animal than a live animal. But sheโs real. Even as a kitten, this was her favorite place. Now as an adult, she still prefers to snuggle in tight for a nap.
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Reddit/Nozawa_Haruhisa
20. Brothers from different eras
Initially, thatโs what you might think. But in reality, the one on the left is now the father of the one on the right. With both of them wearing the same shirt, which was stored for 21 years, they could easily pass for brothersโฆjust from different times.
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Pikabu
21. Turned into stone
So, what happens to sandbags left sitting for more than 40 years? As this photo shows, they turn into solid rock. With heat and rain, that makes sense yet itโs not something most people wouldโve thought about.
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Reddit/thegreywolf17
22. What happened?
Have you ever gone back to visit a place only to find it had changed so much you didnโt even recognize it? Well, thatโs the case here. In just three years, this beautiful lake turned into a field of flowers and weeds.
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Reddit/fierysquirts98
23. 40 years in the making
Forty years after the first photo, these three brothers decided to recreate it. But if they hadnโt sat in the same position, it would be super hard to tell which one matched the earlier image.
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Pikabu
24. Is that the same cat?
The only two things that look the same between these two photos taken three years apart are the white paws and the stunning blue eyes. Other than that, they donโt even look like the same kitty. Regardless, theyโre both gorgeous.
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Reddit/Kataani
25. Heโs a handful
This precious pup was super tiny in the first photo. But now 10 years later, heโs almost bigger than his owner. Besides the beard and gray face, their smiles prove they still have an incredible friendship.
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Reddit/Gordondel
26. So many changes
Itโs hard to tell that these photos are of the same person. One from her high school graduation and the other after finishing college. Other than the nose, there are practically no similarities.
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Reddit/TheShortestAvenger
27. Timewarp
This photo is pretty cool. In the one on the left, a father holds his newborn son. In the one on the right, the same father holds his grandson. As expected, you can see differences in this man between the two photos taken 28 years apart. But the one constantโฆthe way he loving looks at the baby.
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Reddit/YoureNotAGenius
28. They used to fit
This toy car was probably a favorite thing to play with. Why? Because 30 years later, they still have it. Although the car fared pretty well, the โboysโ no longer fit. Itโs awesome theyโve remained close.
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Reddit/mossberg91
29. Itโs been usedโฆa lot
For many young boys, their first pocketknife becomes their most cherished possession. Although the blade has all but disintegrated and the etched message is long gone, this guy still carries the same knife forty years after getting it.
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Reddit/HobotoSapien
30. Time for a bigger chair
Pitbull puppies are downright adorable. But as this photo comparison shows, this one didnโt stay small for very long. The time difference between the two images is only 15 months. Thatโs amazing.
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Reddit/Diana0003
31. Brotherly love
Usually, brothers argue and fight. But not these two. Even after 23 years, the older brother is always there for his kid brother. Itโs awesome they have such a solid friendship.
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Imgur/cdrdj
32. A vast improvement
With a significant underbite, this guy had to endure two corrective jaw surgeries. But once he healed, he doesnโt even look like the same person. Now, he can smile with confidence.
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Reddit/Conceptroot
33. How much longer will it last?
Thatโs the big question. At Angelโs Landing in the Zion National Park, people hold onto this chain to make their way up and down the trail. But by the looks of it, that thing may not hold out much longer.
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Reddit/EnumuShiki
34. Thank goodness for technology
In 1998, a Motorola flip phone was on everyoneโs wish list. Today, itโs all about smartphones. Fortunately, technology continues to evolve. Who knows what cell phones will look like in another 20 years?
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Reddit/jakecc
35. Itโs 40?
Thatโs right, this teddy bear was first held 40 years ago and now, by a grandchild. We donโt know if itโs the quality of materials and craftsmanship used eons ago or if this stuffed animal was just well taken care of. Either way, it looks really good.
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Reddit/Bonecrusher76
36. Impressive clean-up
For a long time, people in Mumbai, India simply dumped their trash on the beach of the Mithi River. But a little over a year ago, a group of teenagers decided to clean it up. Kudos to them for their excellent work.
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Reddit/polymurphy
37. Eroding over time
We donโt know if people are touching the tongue and nose of this lion head on a door at the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee for good luck or just because those parts fascinate them. Regardless, itโs caused the metal coating to erode.
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Reddit/TheBuffaloRome
38. One doesnโt look the same
While the girl in both photos taken 28 years apart looks pretty much the same, her friend is another story. Everything about him appears to be differentโฆand better. Since meeting in second grade, theyโve remained close friends.
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Reddit/AudsOrEvens
39. Still laughing after 13 years
From the first photo, itโs easy to see that this couple loves to have a good time. Even after being together for 13 years, they still enjoy each otherโs company and doing silly things. Theyโre an inspiration.
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Reddit/hewrosselis
40. What a great smile
Did you know that some animals smile? They do and hereโs proof. From a baby to five years later, this reptile still gives the best smiles ever. Itโs probably because its owner takes such good care of him.
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Reddit/AestheticPurrfection
41. Thereโs still life
The individual who posted this photo has been going to the same place to play ping pong for the past 20-plus years. While itโs kind of cool to see just how much customers enjoy this game, it might be time to invest in some new tables.
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Reddit/Dardan311
42. Circle of Life
Every year, this guy takes a Circle of Life reenactment photo of when he adopted this sweet cat. But next year, it might be the kitty thatโs holding his owner up. Heโs become such a big boy.
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Reddit/jeffreybbbbbbbb
43. The power of family
This photo of great-great grandparents and this tiny baby represent five generations of family. There might be a 93-year age difference but they have incredible love for this infant and all the family in between.
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Reddit/LunaLightProject
44. From prom to wedding
The thing we love about this photo comparison is the fact that this man and woman obviously have a genuine love for one another. As high school sweethearts that ended up getting married, they make an awesome couple.
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Reddit/WhatisASW
45. A natural wonder
No, thatโs not a closeup of someoneโs braided hair although it kind of looks like it. Instead, itโs a staircase on a stone wall carved out naturally by flowing water. Thatโs amazing.
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Reddit/AssSombrero
46. Turning 18
Itโs photos like this one that make parents appreciate their kids. This dad bragged that his daughter has been awesome her entire life. Itโs fantastic that heโs such a hands-on father.
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Reddit/Fishmike52
47. Following in grandpaโs steps
Taken 55 years apart, these photos are of a grandpa who once worked as a neonatology fellow and his grandson whoโs now a heart surgeon. Caring for others and medicine obviously runs in the family.
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Reddit/baffarel00
48. His smile never changed
From the time this man served in the Navy to his age of 100 today, his smile hasnโt changed. He even has the same sparkle in his eyes. Weโre guessing this guy has a real zest for life.
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Reddit/disneywhore69
49. Talk about the power of time
This image is beyond amazing. It shows the very spot where a monk prayed daily. Over the years, his footprints became a part of the floorโs design. Wouldnโt it be awesome if you could meet to him today?
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Reuter's
50. Theyโve come a long way
Like a lot of companies, it took Apple some time to really get going. Initially, the founders of this company worked out of a residential garage. But now, its headquarters looks more like something youโd find in space.
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Unsplash/Carles Rabada
51. Canโt believe it lasted that long
If thereโs one thing that wears out relatively fast, itโs towels. Especially beach towels considering theyโre subjected to the sun, sand, and saltwater. This one is 24 years old. Yes, the color faded but itโs impressive that you can still see the graphics.
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52. Thatโs incredibly awesome
These photos are of the same tortuous. His name is Jonathan and he was born in 1832. The black and white image was taken of him in 1902 and the colored one recently. That means this guy is 187 years old.
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Saint Helena Island
53. A little improvising
Okay, so they had to improvise on the birthday hats but other than that, these are all the same cousins striking the same poses 27 years later. They still look like one, big, happy family.
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Reddit/skevin87
54. Her favorite friend
You have to laugh at this. According to the Huskyโs owner, she destroys all her stuffed animals except for this one. As you can see, from the time she was a puppy to now, she still considers it her favorite.
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Reddit/Lerchasaurus
55. A helpful sign
In looking at this photo, you can tell that a lot of blind people have visited Helen Kellerโs burial site to read the words written on her tomb. Keller truly was a miracle worker, inspiring both blind and deaf individuals to pursue their dreams.
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Reddit/nthdayoncaprica
56. 22 years and counting
These two have shared a wonderful friendship for the past 22 years. As both a kitten and now an adult cat, this womanโs furry friend still feels completely safe in her arms.
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Reddit/tgalen
57. Same placeโฆdifferent time
Itโs always cool when people take photos of themselves doing the same thing and at the same place as one of their parents. In this case, a man captured an almost identical photo of his dad.
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Reddit/4reddits
58. The difference in two years
Sometimes, photos that show the power of time are because people worked hard to make changes or improvements. In two years, this homeowner completely transformed their backyard space.
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Reddit/Phtye_Club
59. Playing fetch
For five years, an individual and their pup played with these same two balls. While there might be a little bit of life left in one of them, the other needs to be replaced.
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Reddit/luckygirlone
60. Good reading material
Every time this woman pulled out this book to read, her cat had to be right there beside her. Here she is 10 years ago and then again recentlyโฆsame bookโฆsame cat.
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Reddit/French_toast33
61. Uneven aging
For anyone who doesnโt think the sun causes the skin to age, all they need to do is look at this photo. This man is a truck driver. The aged half of his face was the side hit by sunlight more than the other half.
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Reddit/4RCH4N63L
62. My, how things have changed
In both of these photos is a $100 bill. But the one is from 155 years earlier. The differences between the two are staggering.
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Reddit/oddajbox
63. A century and a half apart
The bright red tomato is what youโll find in grocery stores today. The larger and darker one was grown from seeds dating back 150 years. We donโt know if they taste the same but thereโs definitely a distinction in appearance.
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Reddit/jambags
64. A new art form?
People are always trying new things. In Sweden, one individual has used the same candle holder for many years. This is the result.
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Reddit
65. She grew
This puppy went from being tiny to a massive beast. But hereโs the dealโฆsheโs only one. That means thereโs a good chance she hasnโt stopped growing yet.
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Reddit/jimmybero
66. Taking over
In case you didnโt know, trees are pretty powerful. So, if something gets in their way while growing, they simply make the object part of their growth process just like this one did with a graveโs headstone.
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Reddit/Snowfan
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