London First World War commemoration – is this photo journalism?

Thank you with love – photo critique

I am submitting the above titled photo which I took in London at the Tower of London First World War commemoration installation. I submitted it as an entry to my local camera club who dismissed it as too emotive and uninteresting. I admit it is not perfect technically but it was taken very quickly and the lighting was poor on that day.
My question is this – does it full fill journalistic photography criteria which was my intention? Any critique would be welcome as I feel totally demoralised and am considering giving up my photography!
Thanks.

Tower of London First World War commemoration installation

Elizabeth

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