17 heartwarming photos that capture the passage of time

Time is a force that we can't see, but we can always feel its effects. While some things improve with time like fine wine, others unfortunately deteriorate. Regardless, the years inevitably leave their mark on everything. In this collection, you will witness images that showcase the undeniable impact of time.

1. A lonely, forgotten bicycle

    

2. A table leg worn down by a cat's claws over a decade

    

3. The transformation of a place over two decades

    

4. Time does not discriminate

    

5. The life cycle of grapes displayed

    

6. A lost ball from long ago

    

7. The worn metal floor in an amusement park

    

8. From a baby to a fierce predator

    

9. A comparison of a new pen and a well-used one from a children's museum

    

10. The key almost worn through by its chain

     

11. A beloved children's swing showing signs of years of use

     

12. These photos evoke powerful emotions

     

13. Marble staircase steps from 1901 in Passage, St. Petersburg, Russia

     

14. An abandoned synagogue in Romania

     

15. The timeless bond of friendship

     

16. The stone worn by constant contact with a chain

     

17. A once-busy road now eerily quiet