Art How the Surreal ‘Dali Atomicus’ Was Captured Scott Admin posted on 1 year ago — updated on 1 second ago 161 views The 1948 photograph "Dali Atomicus" is one of most surreal and famous images ever captured. But how did photographer Philippe Halsman and Salvador Dali achieve this photographic feat? art Salvador Dali photography 40s Philippe Halsman Scott Follow Author, educator, musician, dancer and all around creative type. Founder of "The Happy Now" website and the online jewelry store "Silver and Sage".