Photomath is a yearly competition organised by the European school fromAlicante. The competition is open for participation for any students of S4-S7 of any of the European Schools. The S4 art students participated this year, and I am very proud of my students and this year especially because out of 5 prizes we have 2 winners.

Number 1

Matilda James S4E

“Light Cycloid”

My photo is a long exposure that shows how a wheel rolls. If you were to choose one point on the wheel – I did this with a light – and roll the wheel across the ground, that point would “draw” arches called cycloids in the air. This is because of the forward motion. If the wheel was spinning on the spot,  

the one chosen point would “draw” circles, however because the wheel is moving forwards, the wheel makes a cycloid. This mathematical concept can be shown using these equations: x = r(ωt  + sin ωt) and y = r(1 + cos ωt). 

I think the contrasting colours and interesting background make this picture aesthetically pleasing while conveying a mathematical concept. 

Number 4

Eden Boon S4N

“The messenger of God”

This picture was taken at night. The light forms the shape of wings of an angel, perfectly symmetrical and beautiful. You might be wondering what this is. The answer to this not as exciting as the picture itself. It is a book reading light held against the wall. As I turned the light it was formed into something looking like feathers. It reminded me of an angel. Which is mostly symbolic to love, protection and peace. I thought this photograph would be relevant to what is happening in the world now especially with the situation in Ukraine.