At first glance, Kristain Schmidt and Shawn Heinrichs’ photos of models swimming with whale sharks off the coast of the Philippines appear heavily Photoshopped. But while the levels and colors have been manipulated and the backgrounds tweaked, the most striking part – the models’ proximity to sharks – is real.
While a bit whimsical, the photos have recently gone viral and lead to a new awareness of the whale shark, which was Schmidt and Heinrichs’ plan all along.
Read more in Wired
We want to inform you that the Island Trek Tours office will be closed on September 20, 2025 (Saturday) as we will be holding our company team building and outing.
During this time, online chat and calls are not accessible. However, we will still provide email support for your immediate needs and concerns, should any arise. Kindly expect minor delays in responses on this day.
Bookings made through the website for September 21, 2025, will still be accepted and will be arranged accordingly.