There is frequently a claim, by the uneducated, that any nudity must be porn.  Especially when the nudity has a sensual, or even sexual aspect.  However, eroticism does not equate to pornography.

Here is how Merriam-Webster defines erotic:
Main Entry: erot·ic
Pronunciation: i-ˈrä-tik
Variant(s): also erot·i·cal   -ti-kəl
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek erōtikos, from erōt-, erōs
Date: 1651
1 : of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire <erotic art>
2 : strongly marked or affected by sexual desire
— erotic noun
— erot·i·cal·ly  -ti-k(ə-)lē adverb

And erotica:
Main Entry: erot·i·ca
Pronunciation: i-ˈrä-ti-kə
Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek erōtika, neuter plural of erōtikos
Date: 1819
1 : literary or artistic works having an erotic theme or quality
2 : depictions of things erotic

Now, here is the definition of pornography:
Main Entry: por·nog·ra·phy
Pronunciation: -fē
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek pornographos, adjective, writing about prostitutes, from pornē prostitute + graphein to write; akin to Greek pernanai to sell, poros journey — more at fare, carve
Date: 1858
1 : the depiction of erotic behavior (as in pictures or writing) intended to cause sexual excitement
2 : material (as books or a photograph) that depicts erotic behavior and is intended to cause sexual excitement
3 : the depiction of acts in a sensational manner so as to arouse a quick intense emotional reaction <the pornography of violence>
— por·no·graph·ic  ˌpȯr-nə-ˈgra-fik adjective
— por·no·graph·i·cal·ly  -fi-k(ə-)lē adverb

Now, they're very similar words.  Very similar things.  In a large part, the only distinction is intent.  Here, these pieces are intended to be erotic, and sensual, but not to be sexual, or pornographic.

Here are some lovely examples of erotic nudes that portray wonderful emotion, and sensuality, without being pornography.  

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by eugenebuzuk

"Simply amazing." -nufroftsuj

Mature Content

by MikeysPhotos

"These image describes a strong man, one who shows his beauty and sensuality even in the most hostile environment." -davidroman

Mature Content

by jacksonphotografix

"A seemingly simple shot that displays a sincere and touching level of intimacy. Lovely composition and lighting." -Worldincoffee

Mature Content

by Aloisov

"The first time I saw this picture I was shocked by its beauty and its perfection." -Atlantisvampir

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by cziiki

Suggested by DRSPhotography


by spec-13

Mature Content

by Lobanov


by rdwstudio

Mature Content

by grigjr

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by HisN

And for those that would like to flame these works as pornography, please read the following first.
FAQ #93: How does the Mature Content option work?
FAQ #220: What is Mature Content?
FAQ #554: Is my deviation Mature Content?
RealitySquared clarifies Mature Content
FAQ #305: Is posting 'Adult' oriented artwork alright if I censor it first?
FAQ #565: You prohibit the submission of 'pornographic imagery'; what do you consider this to be?
RealitySquared clarifies pornography.
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