Mesmerizing Comparison Photos That Will Make You See Things From A Whole New Perspective
Side-by-side photos always capture attention. They uncover hidden details or showcase remarkable changes in people or objects. Often, it's the tiniest elements that make the greatest difference.
Check out these comparisons that could completely shift your perspective.
"The Color Difference Between Blood Bags Donated By Non-Smokers VS. Smokers"
If you smoke, your blood isn't quite like that of non-smokers.
Much like your lungs, which show the effects visibly, your body undergoes noticeable changes once you start inhaling those fumes.
"The Shoe That's On The Longboard Vs The Shoe That Does All The Pushing"
Skateboarding is a blast, but it takes a toll on the foot that does all the pushing.
A hole will probably develop there soon, but luckily, his Vans are designed to handle that kind of wear.
Time Changes Everything
The stairs on the left date back to 1829, while the ones on the right were constructed in 2005.
It's moments like these that create a sense of connection across generations.
Same Artist But A Few Years Apart
This artist spent several years evolving from simple cat sketches to producing a highly realistic drawing.
In their Reddit post, they shared, "My First Cat Drawing vs. Recent One. If You're unhappy with your current results, just keep practicing. Improvement will come with time."
The Scale Of A Set
Filmmakers are skilled at crafting detailed scale models of different settings, like this miniature oasis.
By itself, the tree and ravine seem massive. However, when placed next to a person, the entire scene is smaller than a modest room!
Before And After Braces
If you've ever doubted the value of braces, this photo is all the proof you need.
Your teeth deserve some care too, and that’s exactly what braces offer. The transformation will make you look like a whole new person.
"The Difference Between A Store-Bought Egg And A Fresh One From My Chickens"
Store-bought anything is always a risk.
Unless you carefully read the labels and understand the practices of the companies that provide it, you can never be completely certain about what you're getting.
"My Husband's Fully Reflective Iridescent Rain Set"
This man is wearing the coolest reflective jacket you're likely to ever come across.
If I looked like this while walking down the street with my wife, I’d wish for rain every day.
The Benefits Of Public Transportation
The photo on the left shows the total number of people who can fit on that bus.
On the right, you can see how many cars it would take for each of them to own one.
How Is He This Large?
This man could easily be the stand-in for The Hulk in the Marvel movies. Just add some green paint, and he's ready for action!
He probably wouldn't even need CGI—he's bigger than the car he's standing next to.
"Taken With An iPhone Vs A DSLR Camera"
Yeah, the iPhone camera is great, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.
If you can take a photo with a DSLR instead of your phone, you would do it every time.
"The Difference Between Inside And Outside Doorknobs"
You can clearly tell which one of these knobs is outside and which one isn't.
For maintenance purposes, does one have to change the outdoor one every time it gets old?
Why You Look Slimmer With Muscle
Five pounds of muscle compared to fat is a giant difference.
This is why you look slimmer when you put on muscle and take off that fat. It looks healthier overall.
The Difference In Honey Harvesting Times
Who knew that harvesting times for honey made a difference on the color of the sweet and sticky stuff?
The fall batch looks a little better, but you'll never know unless you try it.
Haircuts Are Life Hacks For Men
Men getting a nice haircut is about the same as women putting on their makeup. It's like a life hack for guys.
He has the same pose and smile, but looks ten times healthier.
"The Difference Between A Good Steak And A Cheap One"
They say the more fat the more flavor.
The steak on the right looks marbleized and ready for consumption. The one on the left could still be pretty tasty if you cook it right.
"A Microscopic Look At A Bee Stinger Vs The End Of A Needle"
This is why getting stung is never fun. That needle looks deadly and looks like it hurts more than it needs to hurt.
Why is it jagged on the edges of it?
*Self-Conscious Men Have Enter The Chat*
In this example, we see that bigger isn't always better.
That larger flashlight looks like it can illuminate the whole room, but it's really the smaller one that can do it.
"My Dad Sent Over The Blueberry Cycle"
The process blueberries go through is pretty neat. I like how this dad arranged it, adding a more dramatic effect to the visuals.
I would like to eat some blueberries now.
A Crimson Rose Metamorphosized
Have you ever seen a more beautiful process?
Imagine looking like the wicked stepchild, but then you glow up into the most beautiful version of yourself. That's a priceless process.
One Year After Rescuing The Cat
Rescuing a dog or a cat is always an interesting journey.
At first, they might be distant or menacing, but it doesn't take long for them to warm up to you.
"Wooden Chair, Before And After"
Can you even believe this is the same chair?
Someone did quite the number to this wood, but I'm here for it. They should sell some of these on Amazon.
Two Years Of Practice In-Between The Same Painting
When it comes to creativity and art, practice is the only way to get to where you want.
This person wouldn't have gotten to the bottom photo if they didn't put in the work.
"My Lockdown Backyard Project"
Being on lockdown gives anyone the chance to improve. This person decided to take that offer and upgrade their backyard.
This was a much-needed upgrade based on the before photo.
Ten Years Of Weather Against Being Under The Balcony
The weather can cause a lot of damage.
Thankfully, there was a balcony to protect some of this finish, but the rest of it will need some work done on it.
Practice Makes Perfect
Some paintings and drawings are so stunning that they look like photographs and not handcrafted works of art.
This woman painted a portrait of a woman and after four months of practice, recreated the original painting, proving how her skills had improved incredibly.
Professional Photoshoots
On the left is the first professional photo captured of this mother and daughter.
Years later, the image on the right shows their most recent professional photo. While the love between them hasn't changed, thankfully the retro clothing has.
They Even Look Alike
This is a pair of pictures of someone and their grandfather, and they were taken 70 years apart.
They're both in medical school working hard at their studies, and probably sleep deprived.
What A Little Cutie
This baby hummingbird needed some care before it could be released back into the wild, so this person let it drink some juice from a raspberry.
They're almost the same size!
Oh, To Be Young Again
This right here is the difference between being 31 and 21.
At 31, you know your limits and therefore can take cute bathroom selfies. That's not the case when you're 21, case in point: the girl puking in the toilet stall.
The Day And Night Difference
It's really cool that squares make up the beautiful city of Barcelona.
What gets us, though, is how the city looks at night when it's lit up compared to the daytime.
Walk Along The Track
The hardwood floor in this old jam shop has been stripped of its stain and its varnish, but only in the space leading up to the cash desk.
Obviously, people have been standing in the spot for a long time.
Rub His Nose For Good Luck
This dog statue has a very shiny nose from all of the people who walk by and give it a rub for good luck.
The rest of the statue is much darker.
The Effects Of Vibration
The nut and bolt combo on the right was used to hold a machine together for the last several years.
That machine did a lot of jostling around when it was turned on, resulting in this.
This Rug Is So Worn Down That It Camouflages With The Cobblestone
An area rug that was placed over cobblestones at the entrance to a busy cafe has been so worn down by people walking on it that it blends in with the stones.
At first glance, the rug is hard to even notice.
New York City Apartment Building Before And After Powerwashing
As recently as 5 years ago New Yorkers were fighting corporations to have coal-burning factories completely eradicated from their neighborhoods.
Air quality was the number one concern, but the pollution also wreaked havoc on the city's architecture, as evidenced by this picture of an apartment building being power-washed by sanitation workers.
A Lighthouse Before And After A Storm
This lighthouse found itself in the middle of an intense ice storm in the winter of 2013 and ended up looking like something straight out of a fantasy film set.
It's time for an adventure!
The Difference Of 350 Pounds
Two different doctors told this man that he most likely wouldn't live to see his 40th birthday because of his weight.
At the time, he was 500 pounds. The right image is the same man on his 40th birthday, down a solid 350 pounds!
A Mural Vs. The Artist
This tiger and flower mural might not look too large when someone isn't standing directly underneath.
But the artist wanted to make a point to show how large her work truly is, standing underneath to show its actual scale.
The Difference Between 1996 And 2013
Here, a boy and his pet turtle posed for a polaroid photo together in 1996. There, the turtle looks very tiny.
Well, it only took a few years, and the turtle is way bigger, showing what growing up looks like in the span of a few years.
The Lifecycle Of A Strawberry
For those who don't know, a strawberry actually starts out as nothing more than a white flower. Eventually, it grows into delicious fruit.
Here, people can see the beautiful lifecycle of a strawberry from beginning to end.
Family Resemblance 122 Years Down The Line
This picture proves that people can be the spitting image of their family, even if it is centuries down the line.
Here, a woman found a picture of her great-great-grandmother, someone who lived 122 years ago. The resemblance is uncanny!
Practice Makes Perfect
For this Reddit user, her boyfriend only wanted one thing for his birthday in 2006: an epic painting. The top image is her first try at painting a medieval scene, complete with a dragon and knights.
Then in 2016, she tried again, and in 2020, again. Clearly, practice makes perfect.
Pencil Sketches A Few Years Apart
In 2015, this artist started dabbling in the art of pencil sketching, trying their hand at the Disney character Flynn Ryder from Tangled.
A few years later, in 2020, they showed off their skills again, showcasing how much their skills have improved.
A Polished & A Restored Hammer
For his father's 50th birthday, this Reddit user decided to polish and restore his old hammer, something he's had for many years.
In the before picture, the hammer is rusty and held together with duct tape, nothing compared to the beautiful tool in the right-hand image.
