See These Incredible Photos of Maine Trees That Look Like They Are Tiptoeing on Water’s Edge

These Maine trees on Lily Bay State Park in Moosehead Lake are remarkable.

Steve Yenco of Mainly Maine Photography captured these trees on the edge of Moosehead Lake in Lily Bay State Park.

Why are the roots so exposed like this on these Maine trees?

The reason is a terrible one. Beach erosion causes the roots to be so exposed. According to Maine, many beaches are eroding one foot per year. Some beaches have eroded up to three feet per year. But trees adapt to their surroundings.

These are the same trees photographed at sunset by Michelle Mitchell. She was on a camping trip with her mom, and got on her belly and took the picture while the sun set.

Catherine Gordon, a Registered Maine Guide, also captured the beauty of exposed tree roots.

Catherine Gordon of My Maine Guide Life shows the erosion, and the trees desperate for the ground to put their hardened roots. It's so sad and fascinating to see how nature adapts. It's almost like when you have to turn your houseplant, because it's leaning far toward the window with sunlight. These trees are also in Lily Bay State Park on Moosehead Lake in Greenville, Maine.

Even at a place nicknamed 'Beer Can Beach', you can see the beauty of the exposed roots on Maine trees.

Roberta Keller took the picture above on what she called "Beer Can Beach". These trees and their complicated exposed root system are on the backs of the Kennebeck River, part of the Philbrick Trail.

Roberta was so fascinated by the trees, especially this one that she thought was "taking a break". It truly is amazing that it grew OVER a stump.

Southern Maine also has beach erosion exposing the roots of trees.

Cathy Melanson was saddened to see the beach wash away the ground beneath this tree at Ferry Beach State Park. She wrote,

The visible result of the effects of erosion should remind people of the fragile nature of our climate on our eco systems.

It's so true, Cathy. The weather is different, and our beaches are being taken away. As beautiful as it is to see nature adapt, it's devastating too.