Learning the Milky Way

I am still quite new to astrophotography so I am trying to figure out what works best. Because of where I live most times it is difficult to find a clear night when the Milky Way core is visible. I look forward to trying this one again.
This is the Silent Witness Memorial near Gander, Newfoundland. It is dedicated to the memory of the 256 individuals who lost their lives on December 12, 1985 in the Arrow Air Crash.