Change is a completely natural—and unavoidable—part of life. In fact, it might be the only consistent thing we know. And yet, the world around us seems to change so imperceptibly at times that we might not notice what’s happening. That’s why photos are so powerful.

They can show how the passage of time has affected people, places, and objects. Others, meanwhile, directly compare similar things. Bored Panda has collected some of the most powerful comparison images from around the net to help provide you with a fresh new perspective on life. Odds are that you won’t see the world around us the same way after this. Check out the best photos below and upvote the ones that had the biggest impact.

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#1

A Friend’s Aunt Gifted Me Her Deceased Father's Car. “If You Think You Can Get It Running, You Can Have It”. Before And After

A Friend’s Aunt Gifted Me Her Deceased Father's Car. “If You Think You Can Get It Running, You Can Have It”. Before And After

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    Today I Got To Fly In My Grandfather's Restored WW2 Hurricane

    Today I Got To Fly In My Grandfather's Restored WW2 Hurricane

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    #3

    Had My Facial Reconstruction Surgery 2 Months Ago. Was Called Megamind, Ken Griffey Jr, Jimmy Nuetron, Etc. 8 Weeks Later And Feeling A Lot More Confident In How I Look

    Had My Facial Reconstruction Surgery 2 Months Ago. Was Called Megamind, Ken Griffey Jr, Jimmy Nuetron, Etc. 8 Weeks Later And Feeling A Lot More Confident In How I Look

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    #4

    2,200-Year-Old Hellenistic Theatre In Laodicea, Southwestern Turkey, After Recent Excavation

    2,200-Year-Old Hellenistic Theatre In Laodicea, Southwestern Turkey, After Recent Excavation

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    #5

    My Dog Next To My Mom's Puppy, 8 Months Difference Between The Pictures

    My Dog Next To My Mom's Puppy, 8 Months Difference Between The Pictures

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    #6

    This Naturally Occuring Ficus Tree Root Bridge, Me For Scale

    This Naturally Occuring Ficus Tree Root Bridge, Me For Scale

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    #7

    A Friend Found Some Hummingbird Eggs. Fingers For Scale

    A Friend Found Some Hummingbird Eggs. Fingers For Scale

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    #8

    Works Like A Charm

    Works Like A Charm

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    #9

    My Appearance While Unknowingly Living With HIV For 5 Years vs. 2 Years With Treatment

    My Appearance While Unknowingly Living With HIV For 5 Years vs. 2 Years With Treatment

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    #10

    The Size Difference Between A Wolf Track And My Dog's Paw

    The Size Difference Between A Wolf Track And My Dog's Paw

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    #11

    They Were Talking About My Local Animal Shelter On National TV, And They Focused On Alys, The Cat We Adopted 7 Months Ago. We Got To See Where She Came From. We Were In Awe

    They Were Talking About My Local Animal Shelter On National TV, And They Focused On Alys, The Cat We Adopted 7 Months Ago. We Got To See Where She Came From. We Were In Awe

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    #12

    Here's My Echium Pink Fountain. It's About 2.5m Tall And Still Growing. Me For Size Comparison

    Here's My Echium Pink Fountain. It's About 2.5m Tall And Still Growing. Me For Size Comparison

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    #13

    A Comparison Between My Drawing Of 2013 And 2017 - Victoria Justice Is The Subject

    A Comparison Between My Drawing Of 2013 And 2017 - Victoria Justice Is The Subject

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    #14

    Just Saw Black Beauty - One Of The Most Complete T-Rex Skeletons Ever Found. Excited 5'5" Primate For Scale

    Just Saw Black Beauty - One Of The Most Complete T-Rex Skeletons Ever Found. Excited 5'5" Primate For Scale

    In classic 'death pose', her bones are black from a specific mineral exposure during fossilization. 

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    #15

    My Dad And I, 1990 And 2012. He Had High Hopes For Me

    My Dad And I, 1990 And 2012. He Had High Hopes For Me

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    #16

    The Size Of This Leaf That I Found In The Park. Me For Size Comparison

    The Size Of This Leaf That I Found In The Park. Me For Size Comparison

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    #17

    The Color Difference Between The Fall's Honey Harvest And The Summer's

    The Color Difference Between The Fall's Honey Harvest And The Summer's

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    #18

    My Mom Asked If I Wanted To See Her Melon. Mom For Scale

    My Mom Asked If I Wanted To See Her Melon. Mom For Scale

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    #19

    My Dog And I Have The Same Size Foot

    My Dog And I Have The Same Size Foot

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    #20

    My Mom Next To This Moderately-Sized Cactus. Mom For Scale

    My Mom Next To This Moderately-Sized Cactus. Mom For Scale

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    #21

    These Blackberries

    These Blackberries

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    #22

    This Is My First Paint Layer Side By Side With My Finished Painting

    This Is My First Paint Layer Side By Side With My Finished Painting

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    #23

    Eye Test For "I Want To Speak With The Manager" Types

    Eye Test For "I Want To Speak With The Manager" Types

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    #24

    Both Sides Of A Neon Sign In NYC

    Both Sides Of A Neon Sign In NYC

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    #25

    My Mom vs. A 10-Month-Old Great Dane

    My Mom vs. A 10-Month-Old Great Dane

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    #26

    My Dad Is Two Different People

    My Dad Is Two Different People

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    #27

    8 Years Of Dental Work Correcting Missing Teeth Shown In The Comparison Of Start To Finish

    8 Years Of Dental Work Correcting Missing Teeth Shown In The Comparison Of Start To Finish

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    #28

    The Smallest And Largest Keys We Sell At My Shop, As Compared To A Typical Door Key

    The Smallest And Largest Keys We Sell At My Shop, As Compared To A Typical Door Key

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    #29

    Manitoba, Canada

    Manitoba, Canada

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    #30

    Can You Tell Who's Related?

    Can You Tell Who's Related?

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    #31

    Shaking Hands With A Harpy Eagle

    Shaking Hands With A Harpy Eagle

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    #32

    A Doctor Chronicled The Progression Of Alzheimer's Disease In One Of His Patients By Collecting Her Signatures From Medical Forms Over Several Years

    A Doctor Chronicled The Progression Of Alzheimer's Disease In One Of His Patients By Collecting Her Signatures From Medical Forms Over Several Years

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    #33

    Bald Eagle Nests Are Generally 5 Feet Wide And 3 Feet Deep. The Largest Recorded Bald Eagle Nest Is 9.5 Feet In Diameter, 20 Feet Deep And Weighed Almost 6,000 Pounds

    Bald Eagle Nests Are Generally 5 Feet Wide And 3 Feet Deep. The Largest Recorded Bald Eagle Nest Is 9.5 Feet In Diameter, 20 Feet Deep And Weighed Almost 6,000 Pounds

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    #34

    He Really Does Have Tiny Hands (I'm A 5 Ft. Tall Woman For Reference)

    He Really Does Have Tiny Hands (I'm A 5 Ft. Tall Woman For Reference)

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    #35

    My Brother's Father-In-Law (6'6") Working In Angola With His Crew

    My Brother's Father-In-Law (6'6") Working In Angola With His Crew

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    #36

    African Pixie Frogs Get Massive. Human Legs For Scale

    African Pixie Frogs Get Massive. Human Legs For Scale

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    #37

    Borat vs. My Dad. Very Nice

    Borat vs. My Dad. Very Nice

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    #38

    Shark Brain vs. Dolphin Brain

    Shark Brain vs. Dolphin Brain

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    #39

    Found A Dog Toy That Is A Less-Spooky-Version Of My Husband’s Tattoo

    Found A Dog Toy That Is A Less-Spooky-Version Of My Husband’s Tattoo

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    #40

    Got A Small Iced Coffee From Tim Hortons In Canada, Then Crossed Into The US And Placed The Same Order

    Got A Small Iced Coffee From Tim Hortons In Canada, Then Crossed Into The US And Placed The Same Order

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    #41

    64gb USB Drive vs. 70gb Worth Of CDs

    64gb USB Drive vs. 70gb Worth Of CDs

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    #42

    Saltwater Crocs Are Kinda Big. Human For Scale

    Saltwater Crocs Are Kinda Big. Human For Scale

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    #43

    The Thickness Level Of A Strand Of One Of My Red Hairs, Compared To One Of My Blonde Hairs

    The Thickness Level Of A Strand Of One Of My Red Hairs, Compared To One Of My Blonde Hairs

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    #44

    Worn Down Escalator Landing: Left Foot vs. Right Foot

    Worn Down Escalator Landing: Left Foot vs. Right Foot

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    #45

    One Of My Hens Laid A Really Tiny Egg Recently. Normal Size Egg And A Quarter For Comparison

    One Of My Hens Laid A Really Tiny Egg Recently. Normal Size Egg And A Quarter For Comparison

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    #46

    10 Days Of Wildfire Damage In Greece

    10 Days Of Wildfire Damage In Greece

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    #47

    The Size Of My Hand Versus My Friend's Hand

    The Size Of My Hand Versus My Friend's Hand

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