On all the forums there are rules. Rules for everything, even for the contests.
Did you read them? Probably not. After your question to this forum, two members and one administrator gave you the answer. You could wait to see their answer, but you thought, it was better to open this thread here. Is it fair?
The rule is simple Jim.
"In case of a tie the picture sent in first will win over the others".
This rule is there from the begining of the forum. When you're taking a part on a contest you have to read the rules, If you agree with them, then you can take a part. It's up to you!
I'm so sorry for you fall. I hope you are better now.
George.