No I didn't take pictures.
The Dynamat installation is time consuming but straight forward and well documented in numerous threads on this site. No secrets, I followed in the footsteps of those who went before.
The carpet was something I had in the garage, carpet is actually a decent sound absorber/damper/isolator. I simply took some approximate measurements of the hatch area floor, did a rough cut of the carpet , laid it on the hatch floor and cut it to fit the floor with a utility knife. It protects the Dynamat, gives the floor a more finished look and is JUST thin enough to allow the hatch area trims to be installed without too much extra work. I also have some thick (3/4") carpet scraps and 1/2" rebond padding (to a point thick is better) that would have been cheap and effective, but the thick nature of these materials would not allow for reinstallation of the factory trim panels and hatch area floor without compromises and alterations I was not prepared to make.
The poly batting was kind of an afterthought. It was dirt cheap and easy to . It should help but I can't prove it or measure it. I used a general purpose spray adhesive to attach the material to the back of the trim panels in the hatch area. You could use an old quilt, blanket or mattress pad and get the same effect. When you pull the fender trims you'll see that the factory has already installed a few small pieces of batting, just continue the the work that they have started.
One place I do think the the batting helped was in filling voids in the areas immediately in front of the rear wheels and behind the seats. This is a transition area between the cockpit and the hatch area and, in my opinion, is in need of sound control since your ears are directly above it. Don't be afraid to pack the stuff in a bit. You know that you've done too much when the transverse styrofoam spacer block won't go back in place. Don't go nuts but it's OK to use your imagination as to where to use the stuff. It's light and cheap and helps, even if only a little bit. Remember, don't cover your amp or other hot spots with the stuff as it traps heat.
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