As the saying goes, time is like flowing water, time is like a shuttle, and time always passes before we know it. When we are in it, it is often difficult to perceive, but by comparing the photos of the past and the present, we can deeply feel the changes of time and feel the power of time.
In this article, we will share 26 photos of the past and the present, so that readers can feel the charm of time and experience the changes of time.
The smile is as big as it was 22 years ago.
My sister and I, one in 1992 and one in 2014.
She has undergone a metamorphosis of growth.
Classic bikes and characters from 1967 to 2018.
The most poignant photos of a bygone era.
They have been neighbors since they were babies, and this photo was taken on their third birthday and when they got married.
Brave paratroopers in World War II.
Magical Dubai.
The remains of the Theotihuacan civilization in Mexico – the Pyramid of the Sun Change.
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is in stark contrast to the Burj Khalifa under construction, and the two photos are only 7 years apart...
The beaches of Rio de Janeiro attract a lot of tourists all year round, but 50 years ago, it was a pristine land that had just been developed... 1870 is in stark contrast to 2021.
Marco Island, Florida, was very different in the 1970s than it is today.
One of the most widely circulated photos in the world, wallpapers for Windows XP: 1996 vs 2021.
Hong Kong, 1967 and 2021
Victoria Harbour, 1967 and 2021 have taken on a very different scene, and the city has undergone tremendous changes.
Aracaju, Brazil, has changed dramatically from the 1970s to the present. This young coastal city was built in a mangrove area, but due to the continuous expansion of urban construction, the sea level of the whole city is decreasing, and the environment and natural ecology are greatly damaged.
Shenzhen's Shennan Road in 1985 and Shennan Road in 2015 are in stark contrast. Over the past 30 years, Shenzhen has experienced rapid urbanization.
In 1895, a man and woman took a group photo next to the snake sculpture at the foot of the pyramid staircase, and this famous attraction became a testament to their fond memories.
Futiansi Village, Shijingshan District, Beijing. 2005 vs 2009
Xi'an Drum Tower area, 1960 vs 2021
Gongchen Bridge was built in the Ming Dynasty and is an ancient bridge that has lasted for a hundred years. In the three periods of 1860, the early 1900s and 2021, the Gongchen Bridge silently witnessed the rise and fall and prosperity of both sides of the canal, carrying people's memories and inheritance of history and culture.
The broken bridge, one of the ten views of the West Lake, actually had a gate in the late Qing Dynasty, which was built to facilitate Qianlong's palace. Today, the bridge has become one of the most popular attractions in the West Lake Scenic Area, attracting many tourists.
Laiyuan Futuyu, Hebei Province, was an important stronghold of the Eighth Route Army fighting on the Great Wall during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Over time and natural wear, much of the Great Wall has fallen into ruins.
The Bund of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, 1927 vs 2022, this is a sea change.
Sichuan Leshan Giant Buddha 50 years ago and now changes, Leshan Giant Buddha is the world's largest and tallest stone Buddha statue, 71 meters high, built between 713-803 AD.
Normandy, 1945 and 2021 have formed a very different scene. Although the beach is calm and peaceful today, more than 70 years ago, it was the site of war and killing, and countless lives were lost here.