Out of all the rotated images which I would have voted DNMC there have been 1 or 2 I would have made an exception for, I think this would probably be one too, it's interesting and has you looking at it to see if it is just a rotate or if there is more to it. I don't think I would have scored it that highly probably a 5 maybe a 6 at a push.
WONDERFUL image for the challenge. I could see this in a gallery on the wall. Nice and sharp, contrast is good... and the composition is good. Back to bump you up.
I like the clarity and color here, though I don't feel simply flipping any photo upside down is a creative approach to the challenge. The point to your title may just not work with me.