“Noticing” is a collection essays and intimate depictions of the natural world of Outer Cape Cod. Illustrated by the author, and arranged along the seasonal arc of our quiet time, it is universal in its specificity, personal, and centers on the practice of engaging with, being curious about, and noticing one’s surroundings.

Kai Potter grew up amongst the scrub pines, sand dunes, wild oceans, and colorful characters that shape the landscape on the outer edge of Cape Cod. He is often found wading through roadside meadows or lying flat, cheek pressed to the ground, in pursuit of a closer look.