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Our grandparents may be grey and wrinkled, but once they were young, facing many life problems and experiencing its joy just like we are now. To honor their journey in this world and to express love, people are time traveling by recreating their grandparents' vintage photos, and they're nailing it.

Bored Panda has collected some of the best grandchildren attempts to mimic their grandmas and grandpas, and you'll be amazed by the amount of effort they've put into these cool photos. But it was definitely worth it. From visiting the same sights to wearing identical outfits, these people bonded with their ancestors on another level. Let's hope they've seen it! Scroll down to check out these amazing then-and-now images of different generations and vote for your favorites.

P.S. If you like this list, check out these 15+ couples recreating their old photos to prove that true love is forever.

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3 Generations Of Firefighters: From Left - Grandfather Colin Gunn In 1966, Father Nick Gunn In 1988 And Son Owen Gunn In 2015

3 Generations Of Firefighters: From Left - Grandfather Colin Gunn In 1966, Father Nick Gunn In 1988 And Son Owen Gunn In 2015

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Grandmother And Granddaughter

Grandmother And Granddaughter

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Standing Next To My Grandfather On The Streets Of Pleurtuit, France In 1944 And 2013

Standing Next To My Grandfather On The Streets Of Pleurtuit, France In 1944 And 2013

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My Boyfriend And I Attempted To Recreate My Favorite Picture Of My Grandparents, This Was The Result

My Boyfriend And I Attempted To Recreate My Favorite Picture Of My Grandparents, This Was The Result

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Apparently I Bear Some Resemblance To My Great Great Grandfather

Apparently I Bear Some Resemblance To My Great Great Grandfather

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Recreated My Great-Grandmother's 1918 Portrait

Recreated My Great-Grandmother's 1918 Portrait

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1st Gen (1989): Me, My Dad, And My Grandpa Playing Zelda On Nintendo. 2nd Gen (2016): My Son, Me, And My Dad Playing Zelda On Wii U

1st Gen (1989): Me, My Dad, And My Grandpa Playing Zelda On Nintendo. 2nd Gen (2016): My Son, Me, And My Dad Playing Zelda On Wii U

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I Turn Twenty In 30 Minutes. For The Last Hour Of My Teens I Wanted To Reproduce My Favourite Picture Of My Grandfather When He Was My Age Studying At Hitotsubashi University

I Turn Twenty In 30 Minutes. For The Last Hour Of My Teens I Wanted To Reproduce My Favourite Picture Of My Grandfather When He Was My Age Studying At Hitotsubashi University

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My Grandmother Mary Alice Mcafee, Age 16 (1944) On The Left And Me (2015) On The Right

My Grandmother Mary Alice Mcafee, Age 16 (1944) On The Left And Me (2015) On The Right

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My Grandfather And I, 1965 And 2016

My Grandfather And I, 1965 And 2016

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I’ve Recreated The Old Photos Of My Ancestors Going Back 200 Years

I’ve Recreated The Old Photos Of My Ancestors Going Back 200 Years

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Friend Recreated Her Grandmother's Picture - 69 Years Later

Friend Recreated Her Grandmother's Picture - 69 Years Later

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My Grandpa, My Dad, And Myself. Making Three Generations Of Wives Worried Sick

My Grandpa, My Dad, And Myself. Making Three Generations Of Wives Worried Sick

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Recreated My Grandparents' Wedding Photo From 1954 At Our Own Wedding On Friday

Recreated My Grandparents' Wedding Photo From 1954 At Our Own Wedding On Friday

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Sitting Exactly Where My Grandfather Sat In WWII, 1944 VS. 2014. Arno River, Florence Italy

Sitting Exactly Where My Grandfather Sat In WWII, 1944 VS. 2014. Arno River, Florence Italy

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Grandpa At East Base Antarctica 1940 On Left. Me Last Week On Right

Grandpa At East Base Antarctica 1940 On Left. Me Last Week On Right

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My Grandma Passed Away And The Family Decided To Sell The House. I Found A Picture Of My Grandpa And Me (Circa 1984) In A Box While Cleaning And Recreated It With My Children

My Grandma Passed Away And The Family Decided To Sell The House. I Found A Picture Of My Grandpa And Me (Circa 1984) In A Box While Cleaning And Recreated It With My Children

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Recreated Polaroid Of Grandpa From 1977

Recreated Polaroid Of Grandpa From 1977

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My Grandpa And My Son With Their Daddies, 82 Years Apart

My Grandpa And My Son With Their Daddies, 82 Years Apart

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My Grandma In 1931 And Me In 2012. Both 20-Years-Old

My Grandma In 1931 And Me In 2012. Both 20-Years-Old

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The Greatest Man I Know. My Grandfather And I, 60 Years Apart, Both Taken At 23-Years-Old And In The Same Jacket

The Greatest Man I Know. My Grandfather And I, 60 Years Apart, Both Taken At 23-Years-Old And In The Same Jacket

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My Great Grandfather And I Trained At The Same Location, Exactly 100 Years Apart. He Left For France Shortly After This Was Taken In 1917

My Great Grandfather And I Trained At The Same Location, Exactly 100 Years Apart. He Left For France Shortly After This Was Taken In 1917

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My Great Grandmother And I, 80 Years Apart

My Great Grandmother And I, 80 Years Apart

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I Recreated Some Photos Of My Grandparents. The Pictures Highlight Family Resemblance, Showing That Many Different Family Members’ Features Can Be Found In One Person’s Face

I Recreated Some Photos Of My Grandparents. The Pictures Highlight Family Resemblance, Showing That Many Different Family Members’ Features Can Be Found In One Person’s Face

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My Badass Grandpa And I

My Badass Grandpa And I

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My Mum And Grandmother (1977); Me And My Mum (2012). Two Generations Of University Of Melbourne Graduates

My Mum And Grandmother (1977); Me And My Mum (2012). Two Generations Of University Of Melbourne Graduates

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It's My Grandma's 79th Birthday Today. Here's Her In 1949 VS. Me In 2015

It's My Grandma's 79th Birthday Today. Here's Her In 1949 VS. Me In 2015

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Here Is A Side By Side Picture Of My Grandfather (World War II) And Myself (Current War)

Here Is A Side By Side Picture Of My Grandfather (World War II) And Myself (Current War)

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Nick Compton Has Recreated His Grandfather Denis Compton's Photos And Adverts

Nick Compton Has Recreated His Grandfather Denis Compton's Photos And Adverts

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My Dad's Mother And Me, 70 Years Apart

My Dad's Mother And Me, 70 Years Apart

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Recreating Old Vintage Photographs Of Relations. This Is Louise And Her Grandmother

Recreating Old Vintage Photographs Of Relations. This Is Louise And Her Grandmother

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My Grandfather And I At Machu Picchu, Taken 22 Years Apart

My Grandfather And I At Machu Picchu, Taken 22 Years Apart

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My Grandfather And I, Roughly 60 Years Apart

My Grandfather And I, Roughly 60 Years Apart

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I Recreated My Grandma’s Look With Modern Versions

I Recreated My Grandma’s Look With Modern Versions

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My Grandpa Was Incredible. Him And I Were Alike In So Many Ways. I Recreated A Picture Of Him When He Was My Age

My Grandpa Was Incredible. Him And I Were Alike In So Many Ways. I Recreated A Picture Of Him When He Was My Age

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Sarah And Her Grandmother

Sarah And Her Grandmother

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And The Picture Has Been Recreated As Much As Possible. By 16-Year-Old Grandma Beside Me Tonight

And The Picture Has Been Recreated As Much As Possible. By 16-Year-Old Grandma Beside Me Tonight

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Recreated This Picture Of My Grandmother Today At Saint Peter's Square

Recreated This Picture Of My Grandmother Today At Saint Peter's Square

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My Husband And I Got Married At The Same Church That His Grandparents Did!

My Husband And I Got Married At The Same Church That His Grandparents Did!

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Found Where My Grandparents Posed For The Photograph On The Right And I Recreated It! 60 Years Ago Just Outside Of Pittsburgh In Duquesne, PA

Found Where My Grandparents Posed For The Photograph On The Right And I Recreated It! 60 Years Ago Just Outside Of Pittsburgh In Duquesne, PA

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Recreated A Picture Of My Grandma In Chicago

Recreated A Picture Of My Grandma In Chicago

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Found A Polariod Of My Dad From 34 Years Ago, Taken When He Was 30. I'm 30 Now So I Recreated The Photo At The Same Place In My Grandparents' House

Found A Polariod Of My Dad From 34 Years Ago, Taken When He Was 30. I'm 30 Now So I Recreated The Photo At The Same Place In My Grandparents' House

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