Flickr has always had a few algorithms which have never been fully explained. I'm not sure what can cause a photo to be bumped up on its 'interestingness' ranking. Apparently, it is not simply views or the number of times it's been favourited by other photographers. I love seeing where my photos sit.
I added two small badges above the entries when viewed via a standard web browser. They were created by flickriver and the first one shows my examples from the elusively-defined category. Surprisingly the first shows Sunapee, NH. As one scrolls down, one can see a good number of recent photos from recent winters in Malaysia, among other travel and local spots. If you find yourself with extra time, take a look at my interestingness.